pookie bear en · NOUN
Etymology
First use appears c. the 1960s. Possibly of German origin, in the sense (cute or loveable) as a form of endearment for children; also may have a connection to the Scottish term "pook" (to pluck, peal) and the term from the cartoon Garfield, where the main character Garfield has a teddy bear named Pookie.
Meanings
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(colloquial, humorous, often) A term of endearment, especially for a lover.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:pookie bear.
My pookie bear, how was the flight?
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pookie bears | Number=Plur | lexicographic |