Pookie

Pookie (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Pookie bear, Pookie wookie, My pookie)

Definition:

Pookie is a cute term of endearment for someone you love or care about. It can mean a partner, a close friend or a family member, and it works like “babe” or “sweetheart”. It is warm, silly and affectionate rather than serious.

Where Pookie Comes From:

The nickname has been around for decades as a pet name, and it appeared in American films and TV, including as a nickname for the teddy bear in the comic strip Garfield. It surged on TikTok in the 2020s as people posted videos calling their friends “pookie” and joking about “pookie bear” in comment sections. It now appears in 2026 lists of teen slang.

How People Actually Use Pookie:

People use it in captions and texts, such as “good morning pookie”. It also became a meme, with the “pookie bear” image used for friends who are soft, funny and sweet. It is used by all ages, although younger people say it most.

Is Pookie Only for Couples?

No. It is used between friends too, and many people call their best mates pookie as a joke or a compliment.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Hey pookie, did you get home safe?”

  Meaning: A caring check-in from someone close.

• “My pookie bought me chips.”

  Meaning: My partner or friend did something kind.

• “Tag your pookie.”

  Meaning: Mention the person you love most.

Similar Slang:

Bestie, Bab Babby, Shawty, Mate, Fam, Bae

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