Example Sentences

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It’s pinkies up at Wimbledon, as match-goers partake in a traditional British afternoon tea overlooking the courts.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

He flashed his pinkies to reveal silver nail polish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

There were close-ups featuring pinkies shaped like deflated balloons and more distant shots offering hints of suburban life beyond the frame.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2023

“So would I give up two pinkies for two rings? I think I would. … I would give them up in a heartbeat.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2022

You could tell because of the fingernails on his pinkies.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz