Pookie

See also: pookie

English

Etymology

Probably sound-symbolic. Compare -poo, poochie, -ie. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpuː.ki/, /ˈpuʊ̯.ki/

Proper noun

Pookie

  1. A pet name.
    • 2003, Kenneth J. Brant, Mind Pack:
      “But my Pookie is so sick, I just couldn't wait any longer. I'm so worried, Doctor,” the woman interrupted.
    • 2004, M. E. Randolph, Just in Case:
      “I just call him my Pookie.” She seemed uncomfortable as she moved away from me and slid to the couch.
    • 2014 March 4, Nick Kroll, “Mercury Poisoning” (5:51 from the start), in Kroll Show‎[1], season 2, episode 8, spoken by Don (Jon Daly):
      “Pookie?” “Yeah.” “I'm Philly-bound. Will you pack me a chip-chop ham sandwich?”

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