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

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for Pookie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.