fink Meaning & Definition
What Does Fink Mean?
As a noun, fink means A contemptible person. It is also used to mean An informer. As a verb, it means To betray a trust; to inform on. As a verb, it means Pronunciation spelling of think.
Fink: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɪŋk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sneak, canary and snitch |
| Plural | finks |
| Verb forms | finks, finking, finked |
Fink Definition (Noun)
- A contemptible person.
- An informer.
- A strikebreaker.
Fink as a Verb
- To betray a trust; to inform on.
Verb
- Pronunciation spelling of think.
Noun
- Any of several birds in the family Ploceidae native to southern Africa.
Verb
- To ponder, to go over in one's head.
Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be.
- To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
I thought for three hours about the problem and still couldn’t find the solution.
- To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
I tend to think of her as rather ugly.
- To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
At the time I thought his adamant refusal to give in right.
- To guess; to reckon.
I think she’ll pass the examination.
- To plan; to be considering; to be of a mind (to do something).
- To presume; to venture.
Verb
- To seem, to appear.
Synonyms of Fink
Fink synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fink
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Fink in a Sentence
Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be.
I thought for three hours about the problem and still couldn’t find the solution.
I tend to think of her as rather ugly.
At the time I thought his adamant refusal to give in right.
I think she’ll pass the examination.
Word Forms & Grammar
fink (plural finks)
fink (third-person singular simple present finks, present participle finking, simple past and past participle finked)
fink (third-person singular simple present finks, present participle finking, simple past and past participle fought)
Words That Rhyme With Fink
Origin of Fink
Origin 1: Unknown; first attested in 1894.[1] A connection to Yiddish as some propose is unlikely.[2]
Origin 2: Suggested origins include:
Origin 3: Borrowed from Afrikaans vink.
How to Pronounce Fink
Fink is pronounced //fɪŋk// and has 1 syllable.
Fink: Your Questions Answered
Is fink a noun or a verb?
Fink is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for fink?
You can replace fink with words such as sneak, canary and snitch. See the full list of fink synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fink?
The plural of fink is finks.
What is the past tense of fink?
The past tense of fink is finked. The present participle is finking.