What is the origin of the phrase "pinky promise"?
Sep 4, 2013 · A pinky promise (or "pinky swear") is a gesture in which two parties interlock little fingers in a symbolic gesture of agreement. What is the origin of this phrase? One possibility, and probably the
Where and how did pinky promises / swear originate?
Jan 9, 2018 · Unfortunately, for all those pinky-promise breakers, it gets worse. In Japan, the pinky swear is often referred to as “yubikiri” or “finger cut-off” and is commonly used in the Yakuza, or …
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A word/phrase for "being extremely happy and jumping gladly"
May 9, 2015 · I didn't down you (pinky swear!), but I'm betting whoever did, did so because your answer is too close/similar to Josh's. Maybe your suggestion of "add literally" would be better as a comment …
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etymology - Origin of the double meaning of "Swear" - English …
Apr 4, 2013 · In modern English, swear meaning to promise has become increasingly uncommon except perhaps in legal contexts and particularly in American English — and consequently "I swear to God" …