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
  • Also, the Valkyries are a team that brought somebody back out of retirement.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But after the Halfway 2 Jesus tracklist was revealed, Eminem reached back out to Rock with a change of heart.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of back out
Verb
  • And the thrusters can get it into the air, or back down to earth safely.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Deforestation in the Amazon soared under former President Bolsonaro, while Lula has brought it back down to the lowest in a decade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of back down
Verb
  • Traoré’s explosive first step gives defenders a reason to back off.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams backed off his commitment, announcing his decision on social media.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of back off
Verb
  • TikTok Shop recalled the bracelet, notified buyers and said the seller, Perform Pearls, had been removed from the platform.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hollatz recalled running over to another detective to share the news.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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