Meaning & use
Schnookums
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An affectionate, often playful term used to address a loved one, child, or pet.
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Come here, schnookums, and give me a hug before bed.
She calls her cat "schnookums" whenever it curls up beside her.
A note on using this word
An informal, endearing variant of "schnook," a Yiddish-derived word for a foolish or pitiable person, used here without any insult intended.
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