boogum
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9.9
- noun
- Informal
:
cariño
- Come here, my little boogum!
Examples
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He grinned and said, 'Come on, boogum, let's go play outside.'
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She called her toddler a sleepy boogum as she tucked him into bed with a smile.
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Hey boogum, are you ready for your snack now?
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I love to call my nephew a boogum when he acts silly.
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Boogum, come here and give me a hug!
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She called her little brother boogum when he made a funny face.
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The grandma affectionately teased her granddaughter by calling her boogum.
Synonyms
58
9.1
A person you are dating, like a boyfriend or girlfriend
6
8.5
A loving name for a young boy or brother
5
9.4
A playful name for a baby or very young child
3
8.6
A friendly, informal name for a child or close friend
2
9.9
A very young child people speak to with love
1
9.9
Playful name for a child, partner or close friend
A loving nickname for a baby or someone close to you
How Affectionate
- Informal
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1.0
- Informal
1
9.9
- Informal
11
2.1
- Informal
49
2.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Boogum sounds like a mix of boo (a name for someone you love) and a funny ending, so people use it as a playful 'term of affection' for a child or close friend.