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    Kalingkingan (en. Little finger)

    /ka.liŋ.kiŋ.gan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The smallest finger on a human hand.
    Maria always uses her little finger when she sings 'pinky swear'.
    Laging gumagamit ng kalingkingan si Maria kapag siya ay kumakanta ng 'pinky swear'.
    A variant of little finger that refers to parts of the body enclosed in the palm.
    The little finger is an important part of the palm to maintain hand balance.
    Ang kalingkingan ay mahalagang bahagi ng palad upang mapanatili ang balanse ng kamay.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'kalingking' meaning a part of the body that can refer to both sides

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pinky swear
    A symbol of trust in a promise.
    pinky swear

    Related Words

    hand
    The part of the human body commonly used for holding and interaction.
    kamay

    Slang Meanings

    small or mini
    That little kitten is so cute!
    Sobrang cute ng kalingkingan na pusa na yun!
    finger wagging
    Why do you always leave a finger wagging behind?
    Bakit ba lagi kang may kalingkingan na naiiwan sa likod?