Eeyore (/ ˈiːɔːr / ⓘ EE-or) is a fictional character in the Winnie-the-Pooh books by A. A. Milne. He is an old, grey stuffed donkey and friend of the title character, Winnie-the-Pooh. Eeyore is generally …

But Eeyore, the donkey, takes his name from a phonetic spelling of the sound a donkey makes. While there are few glum characters in children’s books, anthropomorphized animals are of course a staple …

Eeyore, fictional character, a donkey in several popular children’s stories by A.A. Milne. Eeyore, whose tail is attached by a nail, is one of Christopher Robin’s many toy animals whose adventures are …

Definition of Eeyore in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

May 21, 2025 · Noun Eeyore (plural Eeyores) (figuratively) An excessively negative or pessimistic person.

Eeyore is an old stuffed donkey belonging to Christopher Robin that first appeared in Disney's 1966 theatrical short Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. Likely a result of being "stuffed with sawdust", …

Eeyore, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Created by the children's author A. A. Milne for a pessimistic stuffed donkey in his Winnie-the-Pooh books (starting 1926). His name is an onomatopoeic representation of the braying sound (hee-haw) …

(figuratively) An excessively negative or pessimistic person. From the donkey in A.A. Milne's books Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Find similar words to eeyore using the buttons …

Eeyore is a slang term that refers to someone who is constantly negative and pessimistic. It is derived from the character Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh series, who is known for his gloomy outlook on life.