Blankie

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈblæŋki/

Alternative forms

• blanky

Origin

Shortened from blanket + -ie.

Full definition of blankie

Noun

1. (informal) A blanket, especially one used as a security blanket.
• 2002, Belinda Luscombe, "Dress to De-Stress," Time, 18 Feb.,They instead sought out a place of refuge, somewhere familiar with a blankie and a mug of hot cocoa.