Blankety

/ˈblæŋkɪti/ adverb

Definition

A mild euphemistic exclamation or intensifier, often used humorously or as a stand-in for a stronger word.

Etymology

From blank + -ety, likely influenced by rhyming slang or playful word-coining tradition. Used as a euphemism since the early 1900s to avoid saying more offensive words while maintaining the emotional effect.

Kelly Says

The British basically invented the art of sounding cross without actually swearing—'blankety blank' became a running gag that comedians could perform on BBC radio, and it was funny *because* everyone knew what you really meant to say but pretended you didn't.

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