Finking: meaning, definitions and examples

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finking

 

[ fษชล‹kษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

Finking is a colloquial term that refers to the act of snitching or informing on someone, often in a way that could lead to negative consequences for that person. It is commonly used in situations involving crime or group dynamics where betrayal is involved. This term is often associated with the underworld, street culture, or close-knit communities where loyalty is valued. Finking can lead to a breakdown of trust among peers, making it a significant social issue in certain contexts.

Synonyms

betraying, decoying, informing, snitching

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of finking on his friends.
  • Don't fink on me; I trusted you.
  • Finking could get you kicked out of the gang.
  • She was known for finking to the authorities.

Translations

Translations of the word "finking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pensamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Denken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemikiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะผะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ myล›lenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€่€ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pensรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pensamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผnme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชููƒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myลกlenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ myslenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€่€ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razmiลกljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugsun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›ื—ืฉแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผncษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pensamiento

Etymology

The term 'fink' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, primarily within American slang. It is thought to have roots in the German word 'fink', which means 'finch', a type of bird. In this context, the bird represents someone who might betray the trust of others, similar to how a finch might lead someone away or behave unpredictably. The use of 'fink' as a verb soon derived from this noun. The 1950s and 1960s saw the term gain prominence in American gangster and street culture, where loyalty among peers was paramount. Finking, therefore, became synonymous with betrayal and distrust, cementing its place in both criminal and colloquial jargon. Over the years, the term has been depicted in various media, further embedding it into popular language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,118, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.