Pinky

usgb/ˈpɪŋki/
noun

The smallest finger of the human hand.

He hurt his pinky while playing basketball.
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Common Injury

The pinky is often injured due to its outward position. Take care to notice this context.

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After catching the football, I realized I sprained my pinky.
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Size Reference

Sometimes used to describe other small things by comparison, not just fingers.

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Look at that pinky-sized kitten; it's so tiny!
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