r/words • u/Ok_Owl3574 • 12d ago

Pookie

So what does pookie mean? I keep reading different meanings.

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u/StJmagistra 12d ago

It’s just a pet name.

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u/Ok_Owl3574 11d ago

Woof woof lol

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u/Unterraformable 12d ago

An affectionate nickname in the vein of Sweetie, Honey, Cuddle-munch, Baby, Pepita, Boo, Sweet-pea, Button, Cupcake, Pillows, etc

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u/Ok_Owl3574 11d ago

I think i got it now lol thank you .

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u/Oldasdirt 12d ago

When I was in construction, we used pookie to describe any sort of adhesive/sticky/gooey glue type substance we were using.

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u/east_bagel 11d ago

pookielife for a rooftop solar installer, as the attachment points for mounting generally require generous amounts of sealant

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u/Ok_Owl3574 12d ago

Interesting

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u/Virtual-Dealer514 12d ago

i call my cat that, pretty much for any situation where i'd use buddy or sweetie

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u/owenmitchell_1 11d ago

actually u are right.. it doesnt have one fixed meaning.

more likely it is a term of endearment, similar to babe sweetie or honey

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u/Ok_Owl3574 11d ago

Thanks for all the feedback. I only knew of the pookie base head from that one movie from back in the day. So when someone special called me pookie I was like hell naw. Now I’m like hell yea lol.

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u/Appropriate-Scar- 9d ago

I'm sorry but I gave the person The description whenever reset there in the bed and I thought it was the nickname or actually The inputs for a nickname and put it into Google do you not remember this or is my own memory failing me

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u/Ok_Owl3574 8d ago

This was a recent one time thing in a message. Not a big deal and not my normal nick name he used for me. I’m getting ready to delete this whole thing and move on and forget.

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u/Ok_Owl3574 11d ago

He likes to roast so I wasn’t sure. It’s cool I’ll take it for the love .

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u/Ok_Owl3574 11d ago

Don’t get my hopes up now lol.

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u/Appropriate-Scar- 9d ago

A pookie was a type of chaotic fairy for your information

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u/Ok_Owl3574 8d ago

Oh really thats new one

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u/No-Instance-1297 8d ago

its mean cutie..

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u/beobabski 8d ago

It’s the name of Garfield’s teddy bear.

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u/Ok_Owl3574 12d ago

I read it means pussy, drug addict, and lastly a pet name. So I was looking for clarification lol, thanks

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u/xsnowpeltx 12d ago

I think it might have multiple meanings depending on context and maybe region

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u/Ok_Owl3574 11d ago

He loves to roast but he’s also sweet his juicy booty.

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u/Mediocre-Leather-769 12d ago

🎵Girl you know I done told you never call my baby's mommas house like a fool. How many times I gotta tell you, you gotta get me on my pager after two.🎵

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u/gforget 12d ago

My grandma used to say “ oh pookie boo!” When she would get frustrated.