English Explanatory Dictionary

ratfink

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An informer or spy; a traitor.
  2. A dislikable or contemptible person.
  3. A strikebreaker.
verb
  1. To inform on; to betray.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹætfɪŋk/ en-au-ratfink.ogg

Word forms

ratfink ratfinks rat fink rat-fink ratfinking ratfinked

Etymology

From rat + fink.

Synonyms

rat fink scab
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