coochy coo
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Uncertain. Perhaps imitative of a baby’s vocalizations. Compare coo. Attested from the late 19th century, with coochey, oochy a bit earlier.[1]
Interjection edit
coochy coo
- An affectionate vocalization normally used towards a baby.
Noun edit
coochy coo (plural coochy coos)
- An instance of saying coochy coo; an affectionate vocalization to a baby.
References edit
- ^ “coochy-coo, int.”, in OED Online
, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
