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pootie

Pootie (noun) means an informal, chiefly regional American word for a baby's pacifier. Example: “She kept a spare pootie in the diaper bag in case he dropped his.”

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An informal, chiefly regional American word for a baby's pacifier.
"She kept a spare pootie in the diaper bag in case he dropped his."

How to use pootie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cutesy family word for a dummy/pacifier, not universally recognized outside certain regions or households.

UK vs US

British speakers would more commonly say "dummy"; American speakers usually say "pacifier."

Word forms

pooties plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pootie” mean?

The word “pootie” means an informal, chiefly regional American word for a baby's pacifier. In plain terms, a cutesy family word for a dummy/pacifier, not universally recognized outside certain regions or households.

How do you use “pootie” in a sentence?

Here is “pootie” used in a sentence: “She kept a spare pootie in the diaper bag in case he dropped his.”

What part of speech is “pootie”?

“Pootie” is a noun.

What is the meaning of pootie?

"pootie" (noun) means an informal, chiefly regional American word for a baby's pacifier.

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