Pookie

See also: pookie, and Pooky

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /ˈpuː.ki/, /ˈpuʊ̯.ki/

Proper noun

Pookie

1. A pet name.
   • 1959, John Updike, The same door: short stories:

     Actually, he didn't act at all drunk. He was like a happy husband in the movies. He called Thelma his little pookie-pie and kissed her on the mouth.

   • 2003, Kenneth J. Brant, Mind Pack:

     “But my Pookie is so sick, I just couldn't wait any longer. I'm so worried, Doctor,” the woman interrupted.

   • 2004, M. E. Randolph, Just in Case:

     “I just call him my Pookie.” She seemed uncomfortable as she moved away from me and slid to the couch.

   • 2005, Kasey Michaels, Stuck In Shangri-La:

     "Have you seen my Pookie-bear?" Cameron continued up the steps to the porch, holding on to the large cardboard box by its built-in handles.

Alternative forms

• Pooky