POOKA Definition & Meaning

pooka

[ poo-kuh ]

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noun

(in folklore) an Irish spirit, mischievous but not malevolent, corresponding to the English Puck.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of pooka¹

First recorded in 1820–30; from Irish ��ú��, perhaps related to Old English ��ū�� ( Puck ( def ) )

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Over the years, he has owned two dozen, among them Gonzo, Pooka, Daisy, Raleigh, Simba and Jasper.

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Pooka Williams, who led the Jayhawks in rushing with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2018 and ’19, opted out of most of last season before declaring early for the NFL draft.

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Competition will come from Trayveon Williams, draft pick Chris Evans and undrafted free agent Pooka Williams.

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It also was their first game since All-Big 12 running back Pooka Williams decided to opt out of the remainder of the season to spend time with ailing family in Louisiana.

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It also was their first game since running back Pooka Williams, an All-Big 12 pick a year ago, opted out of the remainder of the season to be with his ailing mother.

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