finked out

verb

past tense of fink out
as in backed 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 finked out
  1. backed out
  2. backed off
  3. backed down
  4. recalled
Verb
  • But Baltimore backed out of its trade for Maxx Crosby, and thus this Chiefs-Raiders game, like many in the past, will have the Chiefs’ best player under fire from the top player on the other side.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Tickets are still widely available and became even more available once the supporting acts backed out.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of backed out
Verb
  • Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams backed off his commitment, announcing his decision on social media.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Costello almost released his earliest recordings 35 years ago, then backed off.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of backed off
Verb
  • The perception surely irked a man who was just following organizational advice, but Claire never backed down from his role in the deal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In the face of massive opposition and organizing, the federal government largely backed down.
    — Jesus Chuy Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of backed down
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 recalled
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“Finked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finked%20out. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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