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coorie
What does coorie mean?
To snuggle down, nestle or huddle in cosily, often for warmth or comfort.
"Coorie in under the blanket, it's Baltic ootside."
Origin
Scots, from 'coor' (to cower or crouch down), related to 'cower'; popularised as a lifestyle word akin to Danish 'hygge'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'coorie' mean?
To snuggle, nestle or huddle in cosily, often for warmth or comfort, as in 'coorie in under the blanket'.
Where does 'coorie' come from?
It is Scots, from 'coor' meaning to cower or crouch down, related to English 'cower'.
Is 'coorie' like Danish 'hygge'?
It has been popularised that way. The idea of cosy, snug comfort has led people to promote 'coorie' as a Scottish counterpart to hygge, though at heart it just means to snuggle in.
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