blankie

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Shortened from blanket +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈblæŋki/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -æŋki

Noun

blankie (plural blankies)

  1. (childish, informal) A blanket, especially one used as a security blanket.
    • 2002 February 18, Belinda Luscombe, “Dress to De-Stress”, in Time:
      They instead sought out a place of refuge, somewhere familiar with a blankie and a mug of hot cocoa.

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