Blankie

//ˈblæŋki// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A blanket, especially one used as a security blanket. childish, informal

    "They instead sought out a place of refuge, somewhere familiar with a blankie and a mug of hot cocoa."

Example

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"They instead sought out a place of refuge, somewhere familiar with a blankie and a mug of hot cocoa."

Etymology

Shortened from blanket + -ie.

Related phrases

security blanket

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