Finked: meaning, definitions and examples

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finked

 

[ fษชล‹kt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

The word 'finked' is a colloquial term that typically means to inform on someone or to betray someone's trust, often used in a casual or slang context. It may imply disloyalty, especially among friends or associates. This term is often associated with the idea of snitching or reporting someone to authorities. It can also suggest a sense of cowardice or betrayal in social circles.

Synonyms

betray, inform, report, snitch

Examples of usage

  • He finked on his friends to save himself.
  • Don't fink on me, I trusted you!
  • She was angry because he finked to the boss.
  • If you fink, you wonโ€™t be welcome around here.

Translations

Translations of the word "finked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น finked

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเค‚เค•เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช finked

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ finked

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ finked

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ finked

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฏใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท finked

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ finked

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท finked

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•‘ํฌ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู†ูƒุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ finked

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ finked

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฌๅ…‹ๅพท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ finked

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ finked

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ finked

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ finked

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ finked

Word origin

The term 'fink' originated in the 19th century, mainly in American slang. Its exact origin is somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have evolved from the earlier word 'finkler' or possibly from the Yiddish word 'fink', which referred to a rat or informer. The connotation of 'fink' as someone who betrays confidences or informs on others is consistent in its usage throughout the 20th century. Its use in informal contexts, particularly in relation to organized crime or tight-knit groups, has solidified its meaning as one who reveals secrets or provides information to authorities. The verb form 'finked' emerged as a natural evolution of the noun, capturing the action of informing or betraying.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,511, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.