Yiddish anyone?

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I'm thinking . . .

I've been called Blackie "Boo" for a while now. Lately I catch myself calling him "Boobelah". It kind of reminds me of a few words I know in Yiddish (like bubbe and tateleh) and I got to thinking, it might be a real word.

Does anyone know, is it and if so, what does it mean? I'm afraid it might be offensive or insulting.
 

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I agree with Susan's info. From what I understand, bubeleh is a term of endearment - you use it for someone you like. It's sort of like calling someone dear or honey.
 
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Which is of course completely appropriate for my Boo-kitty then!
 
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