noun
binky
BIHNG-kee
Binky (noun) means (informal) A young child's favourite soft toy, blanket, or comfort object. Example: “He can't sleep without his binky.”
noun
1
(informal) A young child's favourite soft toy, blanket, or comfort object.
"He can't sleep without his binky."
2
(informal, US) A baby's pacifier or dummy.
"She popped the binky back in the baby's mouth."
3
A joyful, spontaneous leap and twist a rabbit makes when happy.
"The rabbit did a binky across the lawn."
How to use binky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA comfort item for a small child (blanket, toy, or pacifier), or a rabbit's happy jump.
When to use it
Informal, mostly used in family or pet-owner contexts, not formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- binkies
- Third person singular
- binkies
- Past tense
- binkied
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He can't sleep without his _____.
Etymology
Likely from a child's pronunciation of "blanket," later reinforced by a commercial pacifier brand of the same name.
Rhymes for binky
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What does “binky” mean?
The word “binky” means (informal) A young child's favourite soft toy, blanket, or comfort object. In plain terms, a comfort item for a small child (blanket, toy, or pacifier), or a rabbit's happy jump.
How do you pronounce “binky”?
“Binky” is pronounced BIHNG-kee (/ˈbɪŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “binky” in a sentence?
Here is “binky” used in a sentence: “He can't sleep without his binky.”
What part of speech is “binky”?
“Binky” is a noun.
How many meanings does “binky” have?
“Binky” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A young child's favourite soft toy, blanket, or comfort object.
