noun Internet Slang

Pookie

/ˈpʊki/ · noun · slang

An affectionate pet name for a partner or close friend — often used ironically.

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Definitions

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Tied to the 'pookie' couple meme of an over-the-top loving partner.

“He calls her pookie in every single video, it's so cute.”
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A sweet term of endearment for a romantic partner or beloved friend.

“Good morning to my pookie and only my pookie.”
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Used ironically or jokingly toward anyone, including strangers or rivals.

“Calm down pookie, it's just a game.”
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Pookie In A Sentence

thanks for the ride pookie 💕
the refs were robbing us, sorry pookie but that was a foul
my pookie got me snacks without me even asking 🥹

Origin & Usage

'Pookie' is an old American pet name (used in films and TV for decades), revived hard on TikTok in 2023-2024 by a viral influencer couple. It now swings between genuine affection and ironic, condescending use.

Variants pookie bearmy pookie
Tags #gen-z#meme#internet

People Also Ask

What does 'pookie' mean on TikTok?

Pookie is an affectionate nickname for a partner or close friend. On TikTok it's also used ironically toward anyone, sometimes as a soft put-down.

Is calling someone 'pookie' romantic?

It can be — it's a sweet pet name for a partner. But it's just as often a joke or a sarcastic 'calm down, pookie' aimed at someone you're not dating.

Where did 'pookie' get popular?

The pet name is decades old, but a viral TikTok couple in 2023-2024 made it a meme. That's when it spread as both genuine and ironic slang.

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