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

Its actuation is based on the same mechanism found in Azzurra, but differs from it in that Milano has two additional degrees of actuation used to move a rotating wrist and to enable independent flexion/extension of ring finger and little finger (the two fingers are coupled together in Azzurra). —IEEE Spectrum, 18 July 2013

Brosnan then made a show of trying to squeeze his little finger back into place around the weapon. —Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Vincent attempts through various means to convince people of this infiltration of aliens who appear as normal humans except for their emotionless personalities and deformed little fingers on their hands. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025

The Musical is faithful to the original movie, which was set in a Beverly Hills high school populated by privileged teens, and centers around Cher, a wealthy blonde fashion-conscious teenager who has her busy Lawyer father wrapped around her little finger. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

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