blankety

/ ˈblæŋkɪtɪ /

adjective

1. a euphemism for any taboo word

Word History and Origins

Origin of blankety¹

C20: from blank

Example Sentences

Despite being well known for ITV's The Chase, he fronts several high-profile shows for the BBC too, including Blankety Blank and Gladiators.

From BBC

O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his drag queen persona Lily Savage, going on to present BBC One game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes.

From BBC

Birkenhead-born O'Grady, who died suddenly at the age of 67, rose to fame in the 1990s with his drag queen persona Lily Savage, going on to present BBC One game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes.

From BBC

O’Grady’s TV work included hosting stints on game shows “The Paul O’Grady Show,” “Blind Date” and “Blankety Blank.”

From Los Angeles Times

The transition to mainstream TV personality became complete when she followed in the footsteps of Terry Wogan and Les Dawson as the host of game show Blankety Blank.

From BBC