Dictionary

Pookie en · PROPN

Pronunciation

• (US) audio
• /ˈpuː.ki/
• /ˈpuʊ̯.ki/

Etymology

Probably sound-symbolic. Compare -poo, poochie, -ie.

Meanings

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

Forms

Deriveds

pookie bear