little finger
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of little finger
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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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
“At that moment, I immediately decided that I would not support it in any way, not even lift my little finger to support what had begun,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024
Katie Hafner: It is on the website, lostwomenofscience.org and all you have to do is take your little finger…
From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023
The fairy inside stood no taller than his little finger.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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