Shnookums spoken language noun
Used to call a dear one such as pet, kid, boyfriend or girlfriend, etc.
Oh, shnookums, don’t cry!
What are you doing tonight, shnookums?
I love this puppy. He is my little shnookums.
This term stems from the name of the infant featured in George McManus' famed "New York World" comic strip "The Newlyweds" in 1907. It's possible that the name comes from Snooks, a British name.
Small and steady efforts can bring about big results.
Little strokes fell great oaks, I've finally accomplished that project.