rat fink
Despicable tattletale type
A rat fink is an informer or snitch—someone who betrays confidences or reports others' wrongdoing to authorities.
The term doubles down on contempt: both *rat* and *fink* independently mean informer.
The rat fink told the boss who started the rumor.
The phrase can also describe anyone considered despicable or untrustworthy.
- informerOne who reveals secrets
- betrayerOne who breaks allegiance
- snitchOne who tells authorities
- cadDishonorable man
- JudasArchetypal betrayer name
double-crosser · double agent · scoundrel · bastard · backstabber · bounder · sellout · fair weather friend · turncoat · tattletale · two-faced liar · stool pigeon · lowlife · creep · traitor · weasel · villain · miscreant
rat finkloyal friend
Devoted, reliable companion
stand-up guy · confidant · keeper of secrets · true blue · true friend
rat finkstand-up guy
Dependable, honorable person
man of honor · good guy · class act · mensch · good sport
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