Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cootie catcher

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.97 in modern English

Syllables
cootie -catch-er
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of origami with hidden fortunes, activities, etc. written on the folds, and used mainly in children's games, where a person is asked to choose a fold to open.

American usage; Informal

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What does cootie catcher mean?
A form of origami with hidden fortunes, activities, etc. written on the folds, and used mainly in children's games, where a person is asked to choose a fold to open.

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