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View synonyms for pinkie
pinkie
1or pink·y
[ ping-kee ]
noun
, Informal.
- the little finger.
pinkie
2[ ping-kee ]
noun
, Australian Informal.
- inferior or cheap wine, especially red wine.
pinkie
/ ˈpɪŋkɪ /
noun
- the little finger
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pinkie1
1585–95; < Dutch pinkie, dialectal variant of pinkje, diminutive of pink little finger
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pinkie1
C19: from Dutch pinkje, diminutive of pink 1; compare pinkeye
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Example Sentences
I am so small the surgeon can place my entire hand on his pinkie nail.
From Los Angeles Times
Other affectations such as Booth’s cravat pin, pinkie ring and monogrammed leather boots add to his carefully curated image.
From Los Angeles Times
Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, who dealt with a dislocated pinkie finger in Game 2, exited in the second quarter after injuring his left shoulder in an inadvertent collision with Josh Giddey.
From Seattle Times
Nearly six feet tall, she had a shock of silver hair, was missing her left pinkie, and walked with a slight limp.
From Literature
The crowd raised index and pinkie fingers in approval.
From New York Times
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