pinkie

pink-ie · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The smallest finger of the human hand; the little finger.

Forms

plural: pinkies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    pinkie promise / pinkie swear — A promise made by linking pinkies with another person, considered binding especially among children.
  • •
    wrap someone around one's little finger / pinkie — To have complete influence or control over someone.

Related words

See also: finger, hand, pinky, thumb
Synonyms: fifth_finger, little_finger, pinky

Etymology

From Dutch pink ("little finger"), with diminutive suffix -ie. First attested in Scottish English.