woobie

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket. US,childish
  2. A term of endearment. US,endearing
  3. 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. slang
    — The conflicted portrayal of the character reaches its zenith during the sixth episode where Logan’s relationship with his abusive and morally despicable father solidifies his character into the woobie.
  4. A poncho liner. US,slang

词形变化

woobies plural

词源

From the 1983 film Mr. Mom, in which it is a child's word for his security blanket; perhaps from a childish diminutive of *woob (compare plushie, from plush), an alternative pronunciation of wub, from wuv, a baby talk form of love (cf. luv).
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