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Definition of binky

binky

/ˈbɪŋ.ki/
bin · ky
Plural:binkies
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Past Simple:binkied
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Past Participle:binkied
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Present Participle:binkying
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binky Lexical Profile

binky Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A rubber or plastic nipple given to an infant to suck on for comfort; a pacifier.

Example

"The toddler immediately stopped crying as soon as her mother handed her the binky."

2

A joyful, acrobatic leap into the air accompanied by a twist of the body and head, performed by a rabbit or guinea pig when happy or excited.

Example

"Our pet rabbit did a sudden binky across the living room rug when we let him out of his hutch."

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• verb

1

To leap into the air and twist the body and head in a display of excitement or happiness (of a rabbit or guinea pig).

Example

"The young bunny binkied around the garden as soon as the fresh clover was scattered on the grass."

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• Rhymes for binky

• Nearby Words

bingeable
binger
bingo
binky
binliner
binman
binocular

Word Origin & Etymology

The sense referring to an infant's pacifier is a genericized trademark derived from Binky, an American baby product brand introduced in 1935.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Binky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/binky
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