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.”
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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
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Etymology
From Dutch pinkje, "little finger."
Synonyms
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pinky
little finger
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Rhymes for pinkie
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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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