pinkie
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Definition
Noun: - The smallest finger on the human hand, located farthest from the thumb. It is also commonly called the little finger.
Usage
The word "pinkie" is a common, informal term used to refer specifically to the fifth and smallest digit of the hand. It is used in everyday conversation. - She raised her pinkie while drinking tea. - He hurt his pinkie playing basketball.
Advanced Usage
- "Pinkie swear" or "Pinkie promise": A binding promise made by linking one's pinkie finger with another person's.
- They sealed their secret deal with a pinkie swear.
Variants and Related Words
- Pinky: An alternative spelling of "pinkie." Both forms are correct and interchangeable.
- Little finger: The more formal or anatomical term for the pinkie.
- Fifth digit: The clinical or technical term.
Synonyms
- Little finger
- Fifth finger
- Digit V (medical terminology)
Related Idioms
- Pinkie swear/Pinky promise: As described in Advanced Usage.
- To have a drink with one's pinkie extended: To affect an air of sophistication or formality, often humorously.
- He was pretending to be fancy, drinking his soda with his pinkie extended.
Noun
- the finger farthest from the thumb