# pinkie

/ˈpɪŋki/ (US) · /pˈɪŋki/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pinkie
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the smallest finger on your hand. You use this word when you want to sound more casual or friendly.

For teachers: the smallest finger of the hand, specifically the fifth digit.

## Examples

- He held the tiny ring on his pinkie.
- She crossed her pinkie over her thumb to make a promise to her friend.
- The child's pinkie was slightly bent, a minor injury that would heal without any permanent effect on his ability to play the piano.

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