Finked — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Finked

Finked (verb)

  1. to give information about another's wrongdoing to an authority, squeal —usually used with on
  2. back out, cop out
  3. to tell someone about the bad behavior or criminal activity of (another person)

Finked (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

    "we never would have been caught if he hadn't finked on us"

    similar: grassed (on) (British slang), informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, split (on) (British), squeaked, squealed, talked, told (on), dropped a dime (on)
    related: betrayed, gave away, turned in, backstabbed, crossed, double-crossed, sold (out), two-timed, blabbed, tattled, tipped (off)

Related Entry: Fink (verb)

Fink is a different word from Finked. The synonyms below are for fink, not for finked.

  1. to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

    "we never would have been caught if he hadn't finked on us"

    similar: grass (on) (British slang), inform, rat (on), sing, snitch, split (on) (British), squeak, squeal, talk, tell (on), drop a dime (on)
    related: betray, give away, turn in, backstab, cross, double-cross, sell (out), two-time, blab, tattle, tip (off)

Related Entry: Finked out (verb)

Finked out is a different word from Finked. The synonyms below are for finked out, not for finked.

  1. to break a promise or agreement

    "I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!"

    similar: backed down, backed off, backed out, copped out, reneged, went back on
    related: chickened (out), wimped out, backpedaled, backtracked, abjured, abnegated, disavowed, forswore, recalled, recanted, repudiated, retracted, took back, unsaid, withdrew, begged off, cried off (chiefly British)
    near: adhered (to), followed through (with), complied (with), fulfilled, honored, kept, satisfied

Related Entry: Fink out (verb)

Fink out is a different word from Finked. The synonyms below are for fink out, not for finked.

  1. to break a promise or agreement

    "I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!"

    similar: back down, back off, back out, cop out, renege, go back on
    related: chicken (out), wimp out, backpedal, backtrack, abjure, abnegate, disavow, forswear, recall, recant, repudiate, retract, take back, unsay, withdraw, beg off, cry off (chiefly British)
    near: adhere (to), follow through (with), comply (with), fulfill, honor, keep, satisfy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Finked

The most common words with a similar meaning to Finked:

British slang: grassed (on)
British: split (on)
informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, squeaked, squealed, talked, told (on), dropped a dime (on)

Related Words for Finked

betrayed, gave away, turned in, backstabbed, crossed, double-crossed, sold (out), two-timed, blabbed, tattled, tipped (off)

Word Forms of Finked

Inflections: finking, finks, finked out, finking out, finks out, finked on, finking on, finks on

Origin & Etymology of Finked

derivative of fink:1

First known use: circa 1925

Frequently Asked Questions about Finked

What does "Finked" mean?

"Finked" means to give information about another's wrongdoing to an authority, squeal —usually used with on. As a verb, it is defined as: to give information about another's wrongdoing to an authority, squeal —usually used with on.

What is another word for "Finked"?

Other words for "Finked" include grassed (on), informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, split (on), squeaked and squealed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Finked" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Finked"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Finked". Common alternatives include grassed (on), informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, split (on), squeaked, squealed, talked and told (on).

How do you use "Finked" in a sentence?

Examples of "Finked" in a sentence: "we never would have been caught if he hadn't finked on us".

Is "Finked" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Finked" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Finked"?

"Finked" comes from derivative of fink:1. First known use: circa 1925.

What is another word for "Finked" meaning "to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities"?

When "Finked" (verb) means to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities, synonyms include grassed (on), informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched and split (on).

What words are related to "Finked"?

Words related to "Finked" include betrayed, gave away, turned in, backstabbed, crossed, double-crossed, sold (out) and two-timed.