noun

woobie

Woobie (noun) means any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket.

noun

Any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket.

A term of endearment.

A fictional character, often morally grey or a villain, subjected to constant stress and angst, so as to create pathos within the narrative and increase the reader/viewer's emotional attachment to them.

A poncho liner.

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Etymology

From the 1983 film Mr. Mom, in which it is a child's word for his security blanket; perhaps from a childish diminutive of *woob (compare plushie, from plush), an alternative pronunciation of wub, from wuv, a baby talk form of love (cf. luv).

Rhymes for woobie

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

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What is the meaning of woobie?

"woobie" (noun) means any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket.

What are the different meanings of woobie?

"woobie" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket; 2. A term of endearment; 3. A fictional character, often morally grey or a villain, subjected to constant stress and angst, so as to create pathos within the narrative and increase the reader/viewer's emotional attachment to them.