pinky

Digit for swearing

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

Also called the little finger.

A pinky promise or pinky swear is a childish oath sealed by linking pinky fingers.

The spelling pinkie is also common.

finger

phalanx

Massed infantry formation

hand · metacarpal · appendage · grip · dexterity · nail · thumb · index · middle · ring

small

tiny

Extremely small in size

minuscule · petite · dainty · teensy · bitsy · miniature · elfin · pint-sized · compact · delicate

promise

swear

Vow or use profanity

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

childhood · trust · bond · friendship · ritual · gesture · interlock · hook · sacred · unbreakable

color

blush

Facial reddening from emotion

  • roseatePink-hued or hopeful
  • salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
  • coralMarine skeletal formation

flamingo · fuchsia · magenta · bubblegum · strawberry · carnation · pastel · rose · rouge · cerise

endearment

sweetie

Fond nickname for someone

  • darlingBeloved person or pet
  • dearTreasured or costly
  • petDomesticated household companion

little one · precious · cutie · honey · baby · love · angel · treasure · snookums · poppet

Categories
Opposites
finger position/size

pinkythumb

Short opposable digit

pollex · opposable thumb · index finger · big toe · great toe

Phrases
Family

pink, pinkie, pinky promise, pinkies, pinkiness, pinky swear, pinky finger, pinky toe

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G