Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coochy coo

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.11 in modern English

Syllables
coochy -coo
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps imitative of a baby’s vocalizations. Compare coo. Attested from the late 19th century, with coochey, oochy a bit earlier.

Inflected Forms

coochy coochy coo (alternative) coochy coos (plural)

Questions

What does coochy coo mean?
An affectionate vocalization normally used towards a baby.
Where does coochy coo come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps imitative of a baby’s vocalizations. Compare coo. Attested from the late 19th century, with coochey, oochy a bit earlier.

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