far as I know
To the best of my knowledge, said short.
Also called as far as I know, farzino.
Updated September 21, 2026
far as I know pronunciation
/FAR uz eye NO/
Meaning
A hedge when you are pretty sure but won't swear on a Bible. Dropping the opening "as" is common in rural Southern talk, and some folks run the whole thing together so fast it sounds like "farzino." It keeps you honest without sounding like a lawyer.
How folks use it
- “Far as I know, the feed store closes at six.”
- “He still lives down that hollow, far as I know.”
Origin and etymology
Shortened from the wider English phrase "as far as I know." The Dictionary of American Regional English even records a telescoped spelling farzino for how some speakers smash it together. In porch talk it is everyday caution, not fancy hedging.
Frequently asked questions
Is far as I know incorrect English?
Schoolbooks want the "as" up front. In Southern speech the short form is normal and clear.