Winnie the Pooh

== English == === Alternative forms === Winnie-the-Pooh (A. A. Milne used hyphens, while the Disney version does not). === Etymology === From a bear cub named Winnie, short for Winnipeg, and a swan named Pooh. === Pronunciation === IPA: /ˌwɪniːðəˈpuː/, /ˌwɪnɪðɪˈpuː/ === Noun === Winnie the Pooh (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:) (Cockney rhyming slang) A shoe. === Proper noun === Winnie the Pooh (plural Winnie the Poohs) A talking bear from an English children's book series carrying the same name, noted for his sweet, simple nature, and his love of honey. Synonym: Pooh (ellipsis) (slang, derogatory) Chinese president Xi Jinping, due to his apparent resemblance. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== Winnie the Pooh on Wikipedia.Wikipedia