I. ˈpiŋkē, -ki adjective
Etymology: probably from pink (VI)
chiefly Scotland : small
II. noun
or pin·ky “
( plural pinkies )
Etymology: probably from Dutch pinkje, diminutive of pink little finger
: little finger
caught his pinkie in the spring mechanism — S.J.Perelman
III. noun
also pinky “
( plural pinkies )
Etymology: probably from Dutch pinkje small pink, diminutive of pink, from Middle Dutch pinke — more at pink (fishing craft)
: pink III 2
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: rabbit bandicoot