little toe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of little toe
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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When I mentioned breaking my little toe while surfing three years ago had impacted my back and now maybe all the way up to my jaw, she agreed it was possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
Strangely, this adolescent foot had the very distinct protrusion of a bunion on its little toe.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2022
There’s a little wear over the little toe and the shoelaces tucked under the heel.’”
From Washington Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
“Anyone who’s a great competitor feels the same way. I don’t lean on excuses: not practicing, a little toe injury.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2021
Thus far he had lost two fingers off his left hand and the pinky off his right, but only the little toe offhis right foot against three from his left.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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