noun
Pookie
POO-kee
noun
1
An affectionate pet name used for a partner, child, or loved one.
"He texted her "goodnight, pookie" every night before bed."
How to Use Pookie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cutesy nickname for someone you love, used mostly between couples or with small children.
When to use it
Very informal; only appears in personal, affectionate speech or texting.
Word Forms
pookies plural
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Etymology
Likely an invented, sound-based term of endearment, related to similar baby-talk coinages like "poochie."