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Cuddy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

cuddy

/ˈkʌdi/ /ˈkʌdi/

Definition:

A small room or cabin on a ship, or a term for a donkey or horse.

Synonyms:

cabin, compartment, stall

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

mansion, open space

Common Collocations:

ship's cuddy, cozy cuddy, captain's cuddy

Derivatives:

cuddies (plural), cuddyhole

Usage Tips:

Use "cuddy" to refer to a small space on a boat or informally for a donkey.

Common Phrases:

snug as a cuddy, cuddy's nest

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "cudde," meaning a small room or donkey, possibly of Dutch origin.

Examples:

  • 1. The sailor slept in the tiny cuddy below deck.
  • 2. The old farmer called his donkey "cuddy" affectionately.
  • 3. We stored our gear in the ship's cuddy during the storm.
  • 4. The captain's cuddy was cramped but comfortable.

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