Woobie

Quick meaning: Woobie is a noun meaning (US, endearing) A term of endearment.

Meaning

(US, endearing) A term of endearment.

More Meanings

1. (US, military slang) A poncho liner.
2. (US, childish) Any object, typically a blanket, garment or stuffed animal, that is used simply for its comforting characteristics; a security blanket.
3. (fandom slang) 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.

Example Sentences

But the post also rejects Patroclus as woobie, drawing attention to his amorous complicity in Achilles's crimes.

In some instances, this characterisation then becomes part of a hurt/comfort fan narrative where the pleasure at the woobie's pain is transmuted into relief at their eventual recovery.

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.

Word Forms

• woobies

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blanky, woobification, wet blanket, woubit, woopie, snuggie.

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