little finger

Hand's outermost digit

The little finger is the smallest finger on the human hand, located on the outer edge opposite the thumb.

Also called the pinky.

To wrap someone around your little finger is to have complete influence over them.

He didn't lift a little finger to help means he made no effort at all.

anatomy

pinky

Hand's smallest digit

nail · tendon · metacarpal · joint · flexion · extensor · ulnar · cuticle · distal · proximal

gesture

pinky promise

Interlocking digit oath

extended · crooked · raised · signaling · wagering · betting · vow · oath · pledge · salute

cultural

pinky ring

Smallest finger's band

  • signetEngraved personal seal
  • mafiaCriminal organization using intimidation
  • yakuzaJapanese criminal organization

aristocracy · nobility · status · adornment · jewelry · gangster · power · authority · family crest

smallness

tiny

Extremely small in size

wee · smallest · miniature · delicate · slender · slight · dainty · fine · narrow · short

Categories
Opposites
finger size/position hierarchy

little fingerthumb

Short opposable digit

index finger · big toe · forefinger · great toe · middle finger

digit type

little fingerthumb

Short opposable digit

pollex · opposable thumb

Family

little, finger, pinkie, fingernail, fingered, fingertip, fingerling

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G