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billiken

billiken

1 9.9
A figure that represents a school or sports team
  • noun
  • /ˈbɪlɪkən/
  • US
: mascota
  • The billiken is the mascot of Saint Louis University.

Examples

  • The college's new mascot is a billiken, representing good luck and success for the sports teams.

  • Many students wear billikens on their shirts during games.

  • The school's billiken appeared on banners at every home game.

  • Fans wore hats shaped like the billiken to show their support for the team.

  • The university store sells plush toys of the billiken as souvenirs.

  • During the school parade, students proudly carried a large billiken as a symbol of their pride.

  • The billiken has become a cherished symbol of the university, often seen at athletic events.

Synonyms

logo
vsbilliken
219 1.8

A picture or symbol a company uses so people can easily recognise it

is a character form used as an emblem rather than a simple graphic design
mascot
vsbilliken
105 3.4

A person, animal or thing that represents a group and entertains people

is used officially as an organization's emblem rather than as a lucky charm
symbol
vsbilliken
70 2.7

A mark, like a letter, that stands for something

is a stylized character used as an emblem rather than a simple written mark

Surface Forms

billiken singular
billikens plural

Etymology

Billiken became a friendly, simple figure used as a school or team mascot because the toy was thought to bring 'good luck'. Think of the name as Billy plus -ken, a small cheerful character, so using a Billiken helps a team look lucky and special.