pinky
1 Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of pinky
1830–40; < Dutch pinkie, dialectal variant of pinkje, diminutive of pink pink 3
Example Sentences
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In Thursday night's nail-biting finale, her luck ran out - as she was banished at the roundtable despite making a pinky promise with fellow traitor Alan Carr, who went on to win.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
My nails are almost always unpainted, wide and short, my pinky nail practically just a sliver.
From Salon • Aug. 13, 2025
Some say the only requirement is an extended pinky and thumb.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
Stokes was adamant about his "pinky promise" to Davies when he spoke before the third Test, only to not rule out competitive bowling by the time the match ended.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024
He holds out his pinky and stares stares stares until I extend mine and we hook.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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