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    Pingkian (en. Pinky)

    /ˈpiŋ.kjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The smallest finger of the hand next to the thumb.
    Use the pinky when small movements are needed.
    Gamitin ang pingkian kapag kinakailangan ng maliliit na galaw.
    A finger often used during holidays, especially for making promises.
    They made a pinkie swear to keep their secret.
    Nag-pinkie swear sila upang mapanatili ang kanilang lihim.
    The most basic form of a finger that is usually small in size.
    The pinky is often used when playing brick games.
    Laging ginagamit ang pingkian kapag naglalaro ng brick games.

    Etymology

    From the Japanese word 'pinky', referring to the little finger.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pinky promise
    A promise made by interlocking pinkies.
    Pingkian promise

    Related Words

    finger
    The part of the hand used for gripping and doing small things.
    daliri
    hand
    The part of the human body used for feeling, holding, and working.
    kamay

    Slang Meanings

    National spender
    He's such a spender, he spends everything on gossip.
    Sobrang pingkian na siya, lahat na lang ginagastos sa tsismisan.
    Loose pocket
    Don't expect to benefit from him, he's just a spender!
    Huwag ka nang umasa na makikinabang sa kanya, pingkian lang ang katangian niya!
    Too giving
    With how much he spends, it's like he doesn't care about tomorrow for his money.
    Sa dami ng pingkian niya, parang wala nang bukas sa pera niya.