noun
blankie
BLANG-kee
Blankie (noun) means a small blanket a child is attached to and carries around for comfort. Example: “My daughter won't go to sleep without her blankie.”
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A small blanket a child is attached to and carries around for comfort.
"My daughter won't go to sleep without her blankie."
How to use blankie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA child's comfort blanket.
When to use it
Informal, childish word — mainly used by and about young children.
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Word forms
- Plural
- blankies
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Etymology
A shortened, affectionate form of "blanket" with the diminutive ending "-ie."
Rhymes for blankie
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What does “blankie” mean?
The word “blankie” means a small blanket a child is attached to and carries around for comfort. In plain terms, a child's comfort blanket.
How do you pronounce “blankie”?
“Blankie” is pronounced BLANG-kee (/ˈblæŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “blankie” in a sentence?
Here is “blankie” used in a sentence: “My daughter won't go to sleep without her blankie.”
What part of speech is “blankie”?
“Blankie” is a noun.
