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

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Verb
  • Na has talked publicly about expanding Hope into a multi-film franchise.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
  • These conversations will dive into the creative processes and cultural impact behind the year’s most talked-about series.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ask informed questions to open useful doors.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • In a notice to parents, obtained by WFAA, district officials said the Dallas Police Department learned of the threat and informed the district on Saturday morning.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 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about musical quality have given way to conversations about who snitched; pondering an artist’s potential has been replaced by RICO speculation.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
  • The bill squeaked through the Senate on Monday by just one vote but passed the House by more than 20 votes.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Wilson led off the inning with a single that squeaked by the second baseman.
    Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Finked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finked. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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