little finger
Americannoun
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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
An England white-ball regular, Jacks is recovering from a broken little finger and will be fit in time for the Ashes.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
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
Between them I put ten olivella shells, which were no longer than the tip of my little finger, and threaded them all together with sinew.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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