Fink
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A fink is an informer—someone who reveals secrets or betrays confidences to authorities: He finked on his partners to avoid prison time.
The word carries contempt; to be called a fink is to be called disloyal.
In labor contexts, a fink was specifically a strikebreaker or company spy.
The verb fink means to inform: Don't fink to the boss.
One who tells authorities
- ratRodent or informer
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- squealerOne who betrays secrets
- stool pigeonInformant for police
betrayer · whistleblower · narc · tipster · turncoat · mole · spy · double-crosser
Dried blood crust
- replacement workerSubstitute during labor dispute
- union busterOne who dismantles organized labor
- blacklegStrikebreaking worker
- labor disputeWorker-employer disagreement
walkout · lockout · nonunion · management · factory · solidarity · protest · strike
Ridged-hull river cargo vessel
- frontiersmanSettler of wild borders
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- tall taleWildly exaggerated story
- boatmanOne who operates vessels
Mississippi · riverman · legend · American · Coen Brothers · film · character · historical
snitch
One who tells authorities
- ratRodent or informer
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- squealerOne who betrays secrets
stool pigeon · betrayer · whistleblower · narc · tipster · turncoat · mole · spy · double-crosser · Judas
scab
Dried blood crust
- replacement workerSubstitute during labor dispute
- union busterOne who dismantles organized labor
- blacklegStrikebreaking worker
labor dispute · walkout · lockout · nonunion · management · factory · solidarity · protest · strike · worker
keelboat
Ridged-hull river cargo vessel
- frontiersmanSettler of wild borders
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- tall taleWildly exaggerated story
boatman · Mississippi · riverman · legend · American · Coen Brothers · film · character · historical
Finkloyalist
Faithful supporter of authority
stand-up guy · solid · confidant · ride-or-die · trustworthy
Finkstand-up guy
Dependable, honorable person
mensch · man of honor · real one · straight shooter · hero