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pinky

/ˈpɪŋki/

Meanings
  • A finger, usually the smallest one, on the hand.

    - "The pinky finger is the smallest finger on the hand."
    - "I can't reach that button with my pinky extended."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɪŋki/



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  2. /ˈpɪŋki/



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  3. /ˈpɪŋki/



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Synonyms

digit V , fifth digit , little finger , little piggy , pinky finger , pinky toe
Rhymes
Words rhyming with pinky
Array of all rhyming words that sound similar to 'pinky'. Examples: blinking , sinking , pinkling. , An empty array if no rhyming words are found.
Homophones
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  1. Array of all Homophones of 'pinky' that pronounced same but different meanings. Examples: think, drink, pink, sink.

  2. An empty array if no homophones are found.


Variants
List of all variants of pinky that leads to same result
pinkie , pinkies , pinky
Forms
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Array of different forms of the 'pinky' (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives). Examples: The pinky can be used as a verb, meaning to use the little finger for a particular task. The pinkies on a pair of gloves are often referred to as 'pinky fingers'. The comparative form of the adjective 'pink' is 'pinker', which can be used to describe a shade of pink that is slightly more pink than another shade. The superlative form of the adjective 'pink' is 'pinkest', which can be used to describe the shade of pink that is the most pink of all the shades of pink.


Etymology
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Old English term 'pincga' which means 'little finger'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fingers: A group of long, slender bones that extend from the hand to the tips of the fingers. Humans have five fingers on each hand, which are typically referred to as the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger.


Culture
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["Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the 'pinky'. Detailed info How the 'pinky' has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression. Examples: The little finger, or pinky, has been a popular symbol in various cultures throughout history. In Chinese culture, the pinky is often used as a metaphor for insignificance or weakness. In Western culture, the pinky is sometimes extended as a gesture of sophistication or elegance. In literature, the pinky has been used as a symbol of insignificance or weakness in works such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'.", "An empty string if no cultural significance is found."]

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