little finger

noun

: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first

Examples of little finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Raising the index/middle fingers up and folding them down made the drone go up and down, while raising and folding the ring/little fingers made the virtual aircraft rotate right or left. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2025

For example, participants managed to pinch a card between their fingers while simultaneously unscrewing a water bottle lid or toggling a light switch with their little finger. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025

In a traditional Persian wedding, the bride and groom exchange honey instead of rings—dipping their little fingers into a jar, and then feeding one another. —Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024

To keep frustrations to a minimum, choose a music player with controls that are easy for little fingers to press and an interface that matches their skill level. —Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for little finger

• forefinger
• linger

Kids Definition

little finger

noun

: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first

Medical Definition

little finger

noun

: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first