noun

pinkie

PIHNG-kee

Pinkie (noun) means the smallest finger on the hand, farthest from the thumb. Example: “He wore a silver ring on his pinkie.”

noun

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 notes

In 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

pinky →

Common pairings

pinkie promise pinkie finger pinkie ring

Word forms

pinkies plural

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Etymology

From Dutch pinkje, "little finger."

Origin: Dutch

Synonyms

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pinky little finger

Related words

pinky

Rhymes for pinkie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pinkie” mean?

The word “pinkie” means the smallest finger on the hand, farthest from the thumb. In plain terms, the little finger — the smallest one on your hand.

How do you pronounce “pinkie”?

“Pinkie” is pronounced PIHNG-kee (/ˈpɪŋki/ in IPA).

How do you use “pinkie” in a sentence?

Here is “pinkie” used in a sentence: “He wore a silver ring on his pinkie.”

What part of speech is “pinkie”?

“Pinkie” is a noun.

Where does the word “pinkie” come from?

The word “pinkie” comes from Dutch. From Dutch pinkje, "little finger.".

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