Meaning of fingy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of FNG (“fucking new guy”).
   slang
2. Alternative spelling of fingie (“finger”).
   alt-of, alternative

Examples

“Americans, for example, call⟳ newcomers to Antarctica “fingies”, which comes from FNGs – a borrowed military abbreviation that means “Fucking New Guy”.”

“The cliff beckoned, the button itched, it yearned to be pressed. “Press⟳ it, press⟳ it!” thought Podogevna. The Russian’s entire training and subsequent career rested on what Jimmy’s stalky little fingy would do.”

“As a matter⟳ of fact, why am I neighing like⟳ a jinny? Pardon my stupid laughter, gramps. You need⟳ medical treatment to fix⟳ up your fingy.”

“Already the finger was discolored and swollen. / Not now, Digger thought, not now. I’ve got too much to do. A thin veil of despair clouded over him. / “What’s the matter⟳ laddie?” Digger heard some loudmouth with an Irish accent yell⟳ from beyond the outfield fence. “Gotta go home and have⟳ yer mum fix⟳ yer little fingy?””

““What's the diz with the fingy mags?” “All of us citizen scientists have⟳ these finger magnets.””

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