English word origin

Etymology of binky

* Perhaps a child's pronunciation of blanket. * (US) Commercial child's pacifier brand name. (1948–1977)

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with. · A baby's pacifier.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

* Perhaps a child's pronunciation of blanket. * (US) Commercial child's pacifier brand name. (1948–1977)

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To perform a high hop, as when happy.

noun

A high hop that a rabbit may perform when happy, usually with a 180° turn while in the air and a bewildered expression upon landing.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

* Onomatopoeic. Coined by either Dana Krempels or her sister in 1994 or 1995 for Ken Albin's "UNOFFICIAL PETBUNNY DICTIONARY", an enthusiast project organized on the PetBunny mailing list.

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