binky

Meanings

Noun

• A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with.
• A high hop that a rabbit may perform when happy.
• A baby's pacifier.

Verb

• To perform a high hop, as when happy.

Origin

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