little finger
Americannoun
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little fingers
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of little finger
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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"You couldn't even get your little finger in there. It's been a year and a half, but my eye still feels strained and I constantly want to force it open," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The photo, taken earlier this month, also features her wedding band, her five carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring, and a gold ring composed of circular plaques on her little finger.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025
His team announced at the time that Santana “took a hard fall and broke his little finger on his left hand,” negatively affecting his ability to play guitar for six weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025
Each person who has cast their ballot then has their little finger marked with indelible ink to prevent voting a second time.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2024
Her little finger went round in a circle.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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