pinky swear
pinky swear · pinky swears · pinky swore · pinky sworn · pinky swearing
To swear to with the pinky fingers entwinedTo swear (promise) to (someone) with the pinky fingers entwined.
» Mary extended her little finger, sealing their agreement with a solemn pinky swear.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)To swear (promise) to (someone) with the pinky fingers entwined.
Examples
1 sentencesMary extended her little finger, sealing their agreement with a solemn pinky swear.
Forms
pinky swears, pinky swearing, pinky swore, pinky sworn| Base form | pinky swear · to pinky swear |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | pinky swears |
| Present participle | pinky swearing |
| Past simple | pinky swore |
| Past participle | pinky sworn |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle