woobie
Etymology
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Etymology
From the 1983 film Mr. Mom, in which it is a child's word for his security blanket.
Nounwoobie (plural woobies)
- (US, baby talk) Any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket.
- (US, intimate) Term of endearment.
(fandom) A fictional character, often morally grey or a villain, subjected to constant stress and angst, so as to create pathos within the narrative and increase the reader/viewer's emotional attachment to them. - (US, military slang) A poncho liner.
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