Phrase guide

pinky swear

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A promise or oath made ceremonially binding by enjoining the pinkies of two individuals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pinky promise

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To swear (promise) to (someone) with the pinky fingers entwined.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pinky promise

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 拉钩 (lā gōu) — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Finnish: vannoa pikkurillin kautta — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Finnish: luvata pikkurillit ristissä — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Japanese: 指切りする (yubikiri suru) — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Vietnamese: móc nghéo — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Vietnamese: móc ngoéo — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Vietnamese: ngoắc tay — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Vietnamese: ngoặc tay — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined
  • Vietnamese: ngoéo tay — swear (promise) with the pinky fingers entwined