pinky
Pinky (noun) means the smallest finger or toe. Example: “He stubbed his pinky toe on the table leg.”
How to use pinky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe little finger or toe, or (as an adjective) slightly pink.
Word forms
pinkier comparative, pinkier comparative, pinkies plural, pinkies plural, pinkiest superlative, pinkiest superlative
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Etymology
From Dutch pinkje, diminutive of Dutch pink (“little finger”). Cognate with West Frisian pinke (“pinky”), dialectal English pink (“something small or tiny”), and perhaps to Old English pinca (“a point”). Compare also German Low German Pink (“penis”), English pintle (“penis”).
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Rhymes for pinky
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What does “pinky” mean?
The word “pinky” means the smallest finger or toe. In plain terms, the little finger or toe, or (as an adjective) slightly pink.
How do you pronounce “pinky”?
“Pinky” is pronounced PIHNG-kee (/ˈpɪŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “pinky” in a sentence?
Here is “pinky” used in a sentence: “He stubbed his pinky toe on the table leg.”
What part of speech is “pinky”?
Depending on how it is used, “pinky” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “pinky” a common word?
“Pinky” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pinky” have?
“Pinky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the smallest finger or toe.