finked

Definition of finkednext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finked
Verb
  • In recent years, divorce rings have emerged as one of fine jewelry‘s most talked-about categories, transforming symbols of the past into pieces of personal reinvention.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
  • Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • That conviction informed both his artistic practice and his political commitments.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
  • The league informed teams before the draft lottery that this was the case.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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about musical quality have given way to conversations about who snitched; pondering an artist’s potential has been replaced by RICO speculation.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
  • If the puck squeaked through, Hall may have connected with Jackson Blake for a breakaway attempt, so some credit to Guhle is due.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • Read on to discover who else performed well, and who barely squeaked by with low estimates.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Finked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finked. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster