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English word origin

Etymology of fingy

From FNG + -y.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Synonym of FNG (“fucking new guy”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From FNG + -y.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative spelling of fingie (“finger”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of finger + -y.

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