little toe

noun

1. the fifth, outermost, and smallest digit of the foot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of little toe¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

To see each toe enveloped in its own little toe casing — I don’t know.

From Freakonomics

But he exulted, and finger after finger was cut off; then the little toe of the left foot, and all the other toes.

From Project Gutenberg

I directed my will to the little toe of my right foot, and I willed that toe to cease to be alive in my consciousness.

From Project Gutenberg

The second toe is always the longest, and the little toe is not bent in the middle but straight like the others.

From Project Gutenberg

It struck close to the little toe, and crossing over a little obliquely to the rear, was cut out just in front of the instep.

From Project Gutenberg

At this invitation, the Crow stepped out and felt Pinocchio's pulse, his nose, his little toe.

From Project Gutenberg