noun
cuddy
KUH-dee
Cuddy (noun) means a small cabin on a sailing ship, traditionally used by the captain. Example: “The captain retreated to the cuddy to check the charts.”
noun
1
A small cabin on a sailing ship, traditionally used by the captain.
"The captain retreated to the cuddy to check the charts."
2
A small cupboard or closet.
"She kept the spare linens in the cuddy under the stairs."
3
Regional (dialect) term for a donkey.
"The old cuddy pulled the cart to market."
How to use cuddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dialect or nautical word covering a small cabin, cupboard, or (in some regions) a donkey.
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly a shortened form of Dutch kajuit ("cabin").
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What does “cuddy” mean?
The word “cuddy” means a small cabin on a sailing ship, traditionally used by the captain. In plain terms, a dialect or nautical word covering a small cabin, cupboard, or (in some regions) a donkey.
How do you pronounce “cuddy”?
“Cuddy” is pronounced KUH-dee (/ˈkʌdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “cuddy” in a sentence?
Here is “cuddy” used in a sentence: “The captain retreated to the cuddy to check the charts.”
What part of speech is “cuddy”?
“Cuddy” is a noun.
Where does the word “cuddy” come from?
The word “cuddy” comes from Dutch. Origin uncertain, possibly a shortened form of Dutch kajuit ("cabin").
How many meanings does “cuddy” have?
“Cuddy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small cabin on a sailing ship, traditionally used by the captain.
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