pinkie
word
Definition
The smallest finger on your hand, located at the outermost edge; also called the little finger.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and used mostly in American and British English. 'Pinkie promise' is a common phrase for a child’s promise made by hooking pinkies. Less common in formal writing; 'little finger' is the technical term.
Spanish: meñiquePortuguese (BR): mindinhoPortuguese (PT): mindinhoChinese (Simplified): 小拇指Chinese (Traditional): 小拇指Hindi: कनिष्ठा उंगलीArabic: الخنصرBengali: কনিষ্ঠা আঙুলRussian: мизинецJapanese: 小指Vietnamese: ngón útKorean: 새끼손가락Turkish: küçük parmakUrdu: چھنگلیاIndonesian: jari kelingking
Example Sentences
My pinkie is smaller than my other fingers.
basic
He wears a cute ring on his pinkie.
natural
She hurt her pinkie while playing basketball.
basic
Babies often hold your pinkie when you touch their hands.
basic
Let’s make a pinkie promise to keep this a secret.
natural
Don’t forget to wash your pinkie—germs can hide everywhere!
natural