General
oose
What does oose mean?
Fluff or lint, such as pocket fluff or dust bunnies.
"Ma pockets are fu' o' oose."
Origin
Scots, of uncertain origin, for fluff or nap of cloth.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'oose' mean?
Fluff or lint — the kind you find in your pockets or as dust bunnies under furniture.
How do you use 'oose'?
You'd say 'my pockets are full of oose' about pocket fluff.
Does 'oose' mean anything to do with the liquid 'ooze'?
No — despite the similar spelling, this is the Scots word for fluff or the nap of cloth, unrelated to liquid ooze.
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