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little finger
noun
: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first
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This little piano plays music, lights up, and has plenty of buttons for little fingers to press.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 June 2024
Labor Union even cut off part of his little finger to express his will to obtain the most favorable outcome in the labor-management negotiations.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune Asia, 7 June 2024
The pieces are rubbery, textured, and squishy, so they are made for little fingers and safe for teething.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
Perfectly sized for little fingers, your kiddo will love reading the rhymes together.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of little finger was
before the 12th century
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“Little finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20finger. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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
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