PINKIE

Etymology 1

Noun

pinkie (plural pinkies)

A little finger, the finger furthest on a hand from the thumb.

(less commonly) A little toe, the toe furthest on a foot from the big toe.

Synonyms

• (little finger): little finger, auricular finger, ear-finger, fifth finger (US), fourth finger (UK), mercurial finger, pinkie finger

• (little toe): little toe, pinkie toe

Etymology 2

Noun

pinkie (plural pinkies)

Alternative form of pinky (“baby mouse”)

Etymology 3

Noun

pinkie

(Australia, South Australia) A bilby.

Proper noun

Pinkie

The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

Source: Wiktionary



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7 March 2025

INTERTRIGO

(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)


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