Finked: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
finked
[ fษชลkt ]
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 wonโt be welcome around here.
Translations
Translations of the word "finked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น finked
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช finked
๐ฎ๐ฉ finked
๐บ๐ฆ finked
๐ต๐ฑ finked
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใณใฏใ
๐ซ๐ท finked
๐ช๐ธ finked
๐น๐ท finked
๐ฐ๐ท ํํฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ finked
๐ธ๐ฐ finked
๐จ๐ณ ่ฌๅ ๅพท
๐ธ๐ฎ finked
๐ฎ๐ธ finked
๐ฐ๐ฟ finked
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ finked
๐ฒ๐ฝ finked
Etymology
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.