Binkie

English

Alternative forms

• Binky

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɪŋki/
• Rhymes: -ɪŋki
• Homophone: binky

Proper noun

Binkie

1. A pet name.
   • 1947, Josephine Pauline Eckert, The practicing of Christopher:

     "Come out and see," he said. Binkie made a face and withdrew from the window.

   • 1979, Margaret Morley, Larger than life: the biography of Robert Morley:

     'Not on your life,' she said. Binkie pleaded. He made her a promise. If Bea played on the first night he'd release Ambrosine from the deal.