clink
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Meaning · English
A prison.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If he keeps doing things like that, he’s sure to end up in the clink.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clink” mean?
A prison.
Is “clink” formal or informal?
clink is generally dated, slang.