pinky swear

The act of linking pinky fingers to make a promise, commonly seen among children, is called a "pinky swear."

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Definition

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(informal)A gesture where two people link their little fingers to signify a promise.

Example

  • They made a pinky swear to keep each other's secrets.
  • Let's pinky swear that we will always be friends.

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