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Definition of nookie

nookie

/ˈnʊk.i/
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• noun

1

Sexual activity or intercourse (informal slang).

Example

"The tabloid press published salacious rumors about the politician's late-night nookie."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used strictly in informal or humorous slang contexts; it is inappropriate for formal or professional communication.

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• Nearby Words

noodlefish
noogie
nook
nookie
nooksack
nooksack falls
noon

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 1920s in American slang, likely derived as a diminutive of 'nook' (meaning a corner or crevice) or influenced by the Dutch word 'neuken'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nookie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nookie
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