pinkie finger
Outermost digit, small
The pinkie finger is the smallest finger on the human hand, located on the outer edge opposite the thumb.
Also called the little finger or pinky.
A pinkie promise or pinkie swear is a childish oath sealed by linking pinkie fingers.
To do something with one's pinkie extended—as when holding a teacup—suggests affected refinement.
Grasping body part
- palmHand's flat interior
- knuckleFinger-to-hand joint
- nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
- fingertipTerminal phalanx pad
cuticle · joint · phalange · metacarpal · thumb · wrist · extremity · appendage
Least in dimension
- littleSmall in degree
- tinyExtremely small in size
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- petiteSmall and delicate
miniature · wee · weakest · shortest · dainty · delicate · minor
Secure manual hold
- typingEntering text via keyboard
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- guitarFretted stringed instrument
- fingerpickingPlucking strings by hand
chord · fret · keystroke · touch typing · manipulation · control · reach · stretch
Consuming steeped leaf beverage
- greetingExpression of welcome
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- sign languageVisual-gestural communication system
- hand signalMotion conveying information
counting · pointing · aristocratic · affectation · etiquette · mannerism · pledge · oath
hand
Grasping body part
fingertip · cuticle · joint · phalange · metacarpal · thumb · wrist · extremity · appendage · bone
smallest
Least in dimension
- littleSmall in degree
- tinyExtremely small in size
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
petite · miniature · wee · weakest · shortest · dainty · delicate · minor
grip
Secure manual hold
fingerpicking · chord · fret · keystroke · touch typing · manipulation · control · reach · stretch · technique
tea drinking
Consuming steeped leaf beverage
- greetingExpression of welcome
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- sign languageVisual-gestural communication system
hand signal · counting · pointing · aristocratic · affectation · etiquette · mannerism · pledge · oath
pinkie fingerthumb
Short opposable digit
index finger · pointer finger · forefinger · big toe · middle finger