pookie
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A playful nickname used to show affection, and, in slang, a pejorative label for a crack user.
Examples
She avoided hanging out with the pookie from the neighborhood.
The article warned that pookie often leads to health decline.
The documentary highlighted the dangers of being a pookie.
The couple giggled, calling each other pookie during the movie.
He wrote pookie on the birthday card for his girlfriend.
Similar words
babe
dear
crackhead
user
narc
love
addict
junkie
druggie
sweetie
Meanings
Examples
She whispered, pookie, as she kissed his cheek.
My best friend calls me pookie whenever I'm feeling down.
He wrote pookie on the birthday card for his girlfriend.
The couple giggled, calling each other pookie during the movie.
Our cat responded to the name pookie and came running.
She sent a text that simply said pookie to her partner.
He teased his brother by shouting pookie across the room.
Similar words
sweetie
honey
babe
darling
dear
love
Examples
The police report listed pookie among the suspects.
He was known as pookie on the streets.
The article warned that pookie often leads to health decline.
She avoided hanging out with the pookie from the neighborhood.
The rehab center had a program specifically for pookie.
He was arrested for dealing as a pookie.
The documentary highlighted the dangers of being a pookie.
Similar words
junkie
addict
user
druggie
crackhead
narc
Etymology
From a sound‑symbolic formation using the affectionate suffix -poo, first recorded in the early 20th century.
FAQ
What does pookie mean as a nickname?
It is an affectionate pet name used for a loved one or friend.
Can pookie be used for pets?
Yes, owners often call their cats or dogs pookie as a term of endearment.
What is the slang meaning of pookie?
In street slang, pookie refers to a person who uses crack cocaine.
Is pookie considered offensive?
It is harmless when used as a nickname, but can be offensive when used to label a drug user.
Where does the word pookie come from?
It likely derives from the affectionate suffix -poo, a sound‑symbolic formation first recorded in the early 1900s.
How should I pronounce pookie?
It is pronounced /ˈpʊki/.
Can pookie be pluralized?
Yes, the plural form is pookies.
Is pookie used in formal writing?
No, it is an informal term and is usually found in casual conversation or online.
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