Definition

1. Noun:
   • The smallest finger of the human hand: The "pinky" is the finger on the outer edge of the hand, farthest from the thumb. It is also commonly called the little finger.

Usage

• The word "pinky" is an informal, common term used in everyday conversation, especially in American English. It is often used in contexts involving gestures, injury, or wearing rings.
• It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., , , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • He raised his pinky while drinking tea.
  • I hurt my pinky playing basketball.
  • She wears a delicate ring on her left pinky.

Advanced Usage

• "Pinky swear" or "pinky promise": A binding promise made by linking one's pinky finger with another person's.
  • They sealed their secret deal with a pinky swear.
• "Pinky finger": A slightly more formal variant of "pinky," specifying it is a finger.
  • The injury was to her pinky finger.

Variants and Related Words

• Little finger (n): The more formal or British English term for "pinky."
• Fifth digit (n): The anatomical or medical term for the pinky finger.
• Pinkie: An alternative spelling, equally common.

Synonyms

• Little finger: The most direct synonym.
• Fifth finger: A less common descriptive synonym.
• Digit V: The technical anatomical term.

Related Phrases

• Pinky ring: A ring worn on the pinky finger.
  • He is known for his distinctive gold pinky ring.
• Pinky out: A gesture of extending the pinky finger, often associated with drinking tea or coffee in a refined manner.
  • She always drinks her espresso with her pinky out.

Notes

• The adjective form "pinky" (meaning slightly pink) is a separate word and is not related to the noun "pinky" (the finger). They are homographs.
• The noun "pinky" is derived from the Dutch word , meaning "little finger."

Noun

1. the finger farthest from the thumb