blankie

English

Alternative forms

• blanky

Etymology

Shortened from blanket +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈblæŋki/
• 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.

Anagrams

• Kilbane, inkable