Pookieis aslangterm of endearment and nickname used to show affection to another person, similar to terms like "honey" and "sweetie." According to some sources, the term was originally a name dating back before the 1960s, becoming a term of endearment in the United States around that time. "Pookie" became increasingly popularized online, particularly on Tik Tok, throughout the 2020s, becoming a common way to refer to people you admire or love in both a genuine and tongue-in-cheek manner.