finked

past tense of fink
as in talked
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

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Verb
  • Over the course of the three-day summit, attendees and Goldman leaders talked all things AI—from the most lucrative investments, to the tech’s impact on the environment, and its potential to innovate industries.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • His family never really talked to any of us.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada said it was informed of the loss by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) after more than 12 months of continuous measles transmission.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • If the new ad pact works, audiences would come to view T-Mobile as helping to support the CNN reports that keep them informed, says Griggs.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • This n—a came home talkin’ about, ‘These n—s snitched,’ when everybody risked their life and freedom for you, boy.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In the eyes of many fans, discussions about musical quality have given way to conversations about who snitched; pondering an artist’s potential has been replaced by RICO speculation.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Patriots and Broncos squeaked out wins on Sunday, while the Colts took their second loss.
    Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • With her assurances, the bill squeaked by with 42 votes.
    CalMatters, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Finked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finked. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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