fink out

verb

Definition of fink outnext
as in to back out
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!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fink out
  1. back out
  2. back down
  3. back off
  4. recall
Verb
  • Finally, as if to ward off any lingering party-going spirits, hotel security calmly ushered everyone back out into the witching hour.
    — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
  • It’s been about a two-year process to put the book back out in the world, TCU Press director Dan Williams said.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of back out
Verb
  • At one point, the audience tentatively started clapping then quickly quieted back down.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Amodei had refused to back down over concerns the company’s products could be used for mass surveillance or autonomous armed drones.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of back down
Verb
  • Her biggest gripe was with the aviation industry and its longstanding rule that flight attendants aren’t paid until the plane backs off from the gate (or the aircraft doors are closed).
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Stocks also got a boost yesterday when the 10-year Treasury yield backed off from highs not seen in almost three years.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of back off
Verb
  • The company ultimately recalled millions of vehicles and paid billions in penalties and settlements.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Machchhar appeared emotional in the call with Modi while recalling the ordeal, and apologized to the prime minister for crying on the phone.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of recall
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“Fink out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fink%20out. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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