- ratfink
- rat|fink [ `ræt,fıŋk ] noun count AMERICAN OLD-FASHIONEDsomeone who cannot be trusted, especially someone who is not loyal to their friends
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ratfink — /rat fingk /, n. Slang. fink (defs. 3, 4). [1960 65; RAT + FINK] * * * ratfink /ratˈfingk/ (derog sl, esp N American) noun A mean, deceitful, despicable person (also adjective) ORIGIN: ↑rat1 and ↑fink … Useful english dictionary
ratfink — /rat fingk /, n. Slang. fink (defs. 3, 4). [1960 65; RAT + FINK] * * * … Universalium
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