Chuckie

/ˈtʃʌki/ noun

Definition

A character name, often used informally or as a nickname for someone named Charles or Chuck.

Etymology

From the name 'Chuck' or 'Charles' plus the informal diminutive suffix '-ie' or '-y.' It can also refer to the fictional horror doll from the 'Child's Play' movies.

Kelly Says

The fictional Chuckie doll from 1988 became so culturally iconic that the name itself became associated with creepy dolls and horror, showing how a single movie character can permanently alter how people perceive a name.

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