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

A small cabin on a sailing ship, traditionally used by the captain.

"The captain retreated to the cuddy to check the charts."

A small cupboard or closet.

"She kept the spare linens in the cuddy under the stairs."

Regional (dialect) term for a donkey.

"The old cuddy pulled the cart to market."

How to use cuddy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dialect or nautical word covering a small cabin, cupboard, or (in some regions) a donkey.

Word forms

cuddies plural, cuddies plural, cuddies plural, Cuddys plural

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Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly a shortened form of Dutch kajuit ("cabin").

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for cuddy

ruddy muddy buddy

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Frequently asked questions

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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