little finger

noun

1. the finger farthest from the thumb, the smallest of the five fingers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of little finger¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

Each person who has cast their ballot then has their little finger marked with indelible ink to prevent voting a second time.

From BBC

McMaster, it should be noted, is currently pushing his new book declaring that Russian President Vladimir Putin had Trump wrapped around his little finger.

From Salon

The 26-year-old damaged the little finger on his right hand attempting to take a catch at second slip in the victory over West Indies at Edgbaston last week which sealed a 3-0 series clean sweep.

From BBC

“At that moment, I immediately decided that I would not support it in any way, not even lift my little finger to support what had begun,” he said.

From Seattle Times

When he was 10, he was fighting with his sister and put his hand through a glass door, cutting the little finger on his left hand down to the bone.

From Seattle Times