Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pookie

/ˈpuː.ki/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.23 in modern English

Syllables: pook-ie
IPA: /ˈpuː.ki/

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

noun

A glass pipe designed for freebasing cocaine, methamphetamine, or other drugs.

Slang

name

Alternative letter-case form of Pookie.

Example Sentences

"“But my Pookie is so sick, I just couldn't wait any longer. I'm so worried, Doctor,” the woman interrupted."
"“I just call him my Pookie.” She seemed uncomfortable as she moved away from me and slid to the couch."
"“Pookie?” “Yeah.” “I'm Philly-bound. Will you pack me a chip-chop ham sandwich?”"
"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."

Etymology

Probably sound-symbolic. Compare -poo, poochie, -ie.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

Pooky (alternative) pookies (plural)

Phrases

pookie bear

Frequently Paired Words

Pooky

Rhymes With

kabuki

Questions

How do you pronounce pookie?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpuː.ki/.
What does pookie mean?: A pet name.
Where does pookie come from?: Probably sound-symbolic. Compare -poo, poochie, -ie.

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