gink

Definition

A guy, a fellow, especially (derogatory) a foolish, unworldly, or socially inept man; a goof.

Etymology

Unknown but possibly from similar senses of kink or geck. Cf. geek.

Example Sentences

• "You know, I've always thought that the best man in the world is hardly good enough for any woman. But when it comes to the best girl in all the universe caring for an ordinary gink like me, well, you'll have to let me get used to it."
• "[…]so if any of you ginks are me frien's yeh better keep outen here so's yeh won't get hurted[…]"
• "Don't see a movie in it myself, but those Hollywood ginks will take anything."