Pookie is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “A cutesy or ironic term for someone you’re simping for or emotionally unwell about”. Here’s the full Pookie meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Pookie? Pookie Meaning Explained
A cutesy or ironic term for someone you’re simping for or emotionally unwell about

Pookie is the ultimate unhinged nickname. You can use it seriously for a crush or ironically when sobbing over your parasocial fave. It’s cringe in the best way — part endearment, part delusion.
“Pookie” blew up thanks to TikTok and Twitter girlies using it to refer to their fave characters, crushes, or creators. It’s both sincere and clown behavior, depending on delivery.
Pookie — Slang Examples in Sentences
“Pookie liked my story. I’m cured.”
Sentence | Translation / Context |
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“Why did Pookie post a thirst trap at 3am when he knows I’m mentally unstable 💔” | Used seriously or sarcastically depending on vibe. |
“Texting Pookie again even though I said I wouldn’t.” | Shows up in TikTok comment sections and fan captions. |
“Pookie liked my story. I’m cured.” | Part of parasocial culture and internet delulu humor. |
“That’s my Pookie fr don’t play with me.” | Often paired with phrases like “mentally unwell” or “feral.” |
“I’m in my Pookie era and it’s messy.” | Related to “BBG,” “crush,” and “my man.” |
Pookie = love, delusion, drama.
Where Did “Pookie” Come From? Pookie Origin
Pookie began wide-spread usage in the 2020s

Spread via thirst trap TikToks and stan tweets.
Pookie in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Pookie in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Pookie in every language.
Pookie意味|Pookieとは? 🇯🇵
Pookieの意味は?好きな人に対して使う可愛くて狂気的な呼び名。
Pookie(プーキー)は、好きすぎて情緒不安定になる相手に使う愛称。
Pookie의미|Pookie이란? 🇰🇷
Pookie 뜻: 사랑에 빠져 정신없는 상태를 표현하는 밈 표현
Pookie(푸키)는 너무 좋아서 정신 혼미한 상태를 표현할 때 쓰는 단어에요.
Pookie意思|Pookie是什么? 🇨🇳
Pookie 是什么意思?表示对某人过度迷恋的搞怪昵称。
Pookie(扑奇)是形容沉迷对象时使用的搞笑可爱昵称。
Pookie Bedeutung|Was Bedeutet Pookie? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Pookie? Eine Mischung aus Schwärmerei und Internet-Delulu.
Pookie ist ein niedlicher, verrückter Kosename für eine Schwärmerei.
Pookie Significado|¿Qué Significa Pookie? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Pookie? Un sobrenombre para tu crush o favorita.
Pookie se usa como apodo loco para alguien que te gusta demasiado.
Pookie Significato|Che Cosa Vuol Dire Pookie? 🇮🇹
Cosa vuol dire Pookie? È amore e follia in una parola.
Pookie è un nomignolo ironico usato quando sei ossessionato da qualcuno.
Pookie Signification|C’est Quoi Pookie? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Pookie ? Un mélange de tendresse et de folie.
Pookie est un surnom affectif et délirant pour quelqu’un qu’on adore.
Pookie значение|Что такое Pookie? 🇷🇺
Что значит Pookie? Это интернет-прозвище для любимчиков.
Pookie — это милое и сумасшедшее прозвище для твоего краша.
Pookie ما معنى|المعنى Pookie؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Pookie؟ تعبير ساخر عن التعلّق الشديد بشخص معيّن.
Pookie هو اسم دلع مجنون تُطلقه على من تحبّه جداً (بشكل مبالغ فيه).
Pookie Overview

Pookie is Gen Z’s favorite love-sick nickname — equal parts soft and unhinged.
That’s the full slang guide for Pookie, straight from the Skibidi DB!
Sasha | Gen Z Reporter

Hi, I’m Sasha, a Gen Z reporter and content goblin here at Skibidi Times.
I’m 19 with Italian roots (yes, I’m fluent in both Italian and Italian Brainrot 🇮🇹💅) and I love covering everything from TikTok trends to Gen Alpha drama.
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