Pinkie

Affectionate pet name

The pinkie is the smallest finger, on the outer edge of the hand opposite the thumb.

Also called the little finger.

A pinkie promise or pinkie swear is a childish oath sealed by linking pinkies.

The spelling pinky is equally common.

finger

little finger

Hand's smallest digit

  • digitSingle numeric character
  • fingertipTerminal phalanx pad
  • nailMetal fastener or keratin plate

knuckle · hand · ring finger · dexterity · grip · finger painting · manicure · cuticle · phalanx · metacarpal

color

pale

Lacking color intensity

  • rosyPinkly warm or hopeful
  • blushFacial reddening from emotion
  • salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish

coral · peach · dusty rose · mauve · light red · pastel · fuchsia · magenta · carnation · raspberry

promise

swear

Vow or use profanity

  • vowSolemn personal commitment
  • oathFormal binding promise
  • pledgeBinding promise given

childhood · trust · friendship · interlocking · commitment · binding · sacred · honor · secret · loyalty

gesture

extended

Lengthened in time or space

elegance · refined · posh · dainty · sipping · aristocratic · fancy · sophisticated · British · teacup

slang

informer

One who reveals secrets

  • snitchOne who tells authorities
  • ratRodent or informer
  • betrayerOne who breaks allegiance

tattletale · squealer · stool pigeon · turncoat · grass · narc · whistleblower · traitor · fink · canary

Categories
Opposites
finger size/position

Pinkiethumb

Short opposable digit

index finger · forefinger · middle finger · big toe · opposable thumb

name formality

Pinkielegal name

Official designation on records

proper name · Christian name · William · surname · full name

color association

PinkieBlackie

Name for black pets

Goldie · Rusty

Phrases
Family

pink, pinkish, pinky, pinks, pinked, pinking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G