pinkie

Hand's tiniest digit

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 made by linking pinkies with another person—a gesture suggesting childlike sincerity.

Also spelled pinky.

finger

digit

Single numeric character

knuckle · nail · thumb · index · middle · ring · palm · metacarpal · anatomy · dexterity

gesture

promise

Commitment to act

  • swearVow or use profanity
  • oathFormal binding promise
  • vowSolemn personal commitment

pledge · hook · link · interlock · childhood · friendship · trust · pact · bond · ritual

delicate

dainty

Delicately small and pretty

slight · fine · gentle · tender · wispy · slender · petite · nimble · weak · vulnerable

cute

adorable

Extremely endearing

playful · charming · kawaii · whimsical · lovable · innocent · cheerful · delightful · winsome · twee

Categories
Opposites
finger position/size

pinkiethumb

Short opposable digit

opposable thumb · index finger · forefinger · pointer finger · middle finger

Phrases
Family

pinky, pinkish, pinkness, pinkies, pinkest, pinker, pinking, pinkiness

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G