pinky
word
/ˈpɪŋki/
PING-kee
/pˈɪŋki/
PING-kee
Definition
The smallest finger on your hand, located on the outer edge, farthest from the thumb.
Usage & Nuances
'Pinky' is informal and mostly used in American and British English. It refers only to the little finger, not to any other part or color. Common phrases: 'pinky promise' (a type of childish oath). Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: meñiquePortuguese (BR): mindinhoPortuguese (PT): mindinhoChinese (Simplified): 小拇指Chinese (Traditional): 小拇指Hindi: छोटी उंगलीArabic: الخنصرBengali: ছোট আঙুলRussian: мизинецJapanese: 小指Vietnamese: ngón útKorean: 새끼손가락Turkish: serçe parmakUrdu: چھوٹی انگلیIndonesian: jari kelingking
Example Sentences
My pinky is smaller than my other fingers.
basic
She hurt her pinky while playing.
basic
You wear a ring on your pinky.
basic
Let’s make a pinky promise that we’ll keep this secret.
natural
He always holds his teacup with his pinky sticking out.
natural
If you break your pinky, it’s surprising how much you use it every day.
natural