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Meaning of binky | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
/ˈbɪŋki/

Definitions

  1. A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with.
    childish, informal
  2. A high hop that a rabbit may perform when happy, usually with a 180° turn while in the air and a bewildered expression upon landing.
  3. A baby's pacifier.
    US, childish, informal

Equivalents

Suomi lempilelu
Français doudou

Examples

“He can have his litterbox, his carpet, his toys, and space to do a little binky in there even.”
“page 81: As he got to know Susan (and her food), he sometimes raced around on the grass when he saw her arrive, or leapt into the air, kicking his hind feet above him, then shaking his head goofily after he landed. This is the “shimmy” that Southern noticed, or the “frisk” that Lockley described. Among domestic rabbits, it’s referred to as a “bunny dance” by some and a “binky” by others. It looks sort of like an epileptic fit—but it’s an unmistakable gesture of joy.”

page 94: […] a rabbit in a cage by himself doesn’t play much. He may flop on his side when he feels relaxed. He may run in circles when he’s excited—if the cage is large enough. He may even pop a binky if the cage is high enough.

“page 41: “It’s called a ‘binky’,” said Crystal. “It’s a rabbit happy-dance.””

page 65: Binky did one of his famous binkies. He darted down the length of the run, then hopped and twisted […]

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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