noun
Pookie
POO-kee
Pookie (noun) means an affectionate pet name used for a partner, child, or loved one. Example: “He texted her "goodnight, pookie" every night before bed.”
noun
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pookies
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Etymology
Likely an invented, sound-based term of endearment, related to similar baby-talk coinages like "poochie."
Rhymes for Pookie
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What does “Pookie” mean?
The word “Pookie” means an affectionate pet name used for a partner, child, or loved one. In plain terms, a cutesy nickname for someone you love, used mostly between couples or with small children.
How do you pronounce “Pookie”?
“Pookie” is pronounced POO-kee (/ˈpuː.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pookie” in a sentence?
Here is “Pookie” used in a sentence: “He texted her "goodnight, pookie" every night before bed.”
What part of speech is “Pookie”?
“Pookie” is a noun.
