pinkie

See also: Pinkie

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪŋki/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪŋki
  • Homophone: pinky

Etymology 1

From Dutch pinkje (literally little finger), which in the Holland dialects takes the form pinkie.

Noun

pinkie (plural pinkies)

  1. (informal) A little finger, the finger furthest on a hand from the thumb.
  2. (informal, less commonly) A little toe, the toe furthest on a foot from the big toe.
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Etymology 2

Noun

pinkie (plural pinkies)

  1. Alternative form of pinky (baby mouse).

Etymology 3

From Kaurna bingu.

Noun

pinkie

  1. (Australia, South Australia) A bilby.

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Scots

Noun

pinkie (plural pinkies)

  1. A little finger.