blankie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈblɛ̃ŋki/ æ-raising
- /ˈblæŋki/ without æ-raising
- /ˈbleɪ̯ŋki/ æ-raising
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Etymology
Shortened from blanket + -ie.
Meanings
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(childish, informal) A blanket, especially one used as a security blanket.
They instead sought out a place of refuge, somewhere familiar with a blankie and a mug of hot cocoa.
2002 February 18, Belinda Luscombe, “Dress to De-Stress”, in Time:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blanky | alternative | lexicographic | |
| blankies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |