Pookie
English
Etymology
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Proper noun
Pookie
- 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.
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Alternative forms
- Pooky