noun
pinkie
PIHNG-kee
noun
1
The smallest finger on the hand, farthest from the thumb.
"He wore a silver ring on his pinkie."
"She held out her pinkie for a pinkie promise."
How to Use Pinkie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe little finger — the smallest one on your hand.
UK vs US
Common in both UK and US English; also spelled "pinky."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
pinkie promise
pinkie finger
pinkie ring
Word Forms
pinkies plural
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Etymology
From Dutch pinkje, "little finger."