coochy coo

English

Alternative forms

  • coochy coochy coo

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps imitative of a baby’s vocalizations. Compare coo. Attested from the late 19th century, with coochey, oochy a bit earlier.[1]

Pronunciation

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Interjection

coochy coo

  1. An affectionate vocalization normally used towards a baby.

Noun

coochy coo (plural coochy coos)

  1. An instance of saying coochy coo; an affectionate vocalization to a baby.

References

  1. ^ “coochy-coo, int.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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