gink

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gink (GINK) - n., (slang) a person, esp. one regarded as foolish or contemptible.


Early 20th century Americanism (first recorded 1906), most often seen these days in historical hard-boiled dialog. :points to the title of The Lazy Gink's Guide to a Complete Hammett Collection
: Origin unknown.

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