binky

Noun

1. (childish, informal) A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with.
2. (US, childish, informal) A baby's pacifier.

Verb

To perform a high hop, as when happy.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɪŋki/

Etymology

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

Synonyms

dummy

pacifier

soother

Translations

Schnuller

tétine

tototte

chupeta

tete

pipo

Nuckel

Beruhigungssauger

Luller

Fopper

Zuzzi

Nuggi

πιπίλα

suce

suce