adjective General Slang

couthy

KOOTH-ee · adjective · informal

Warm, friendly and homely; agreeable

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Definitions

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Warm-hearted, kindly and comfortable; snug and homely.

“It's a couthy wee pub wi' a real fire.”
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couthy In A Sentence

It's a couthy wee pub wi' a real fire.

Origin & Usage

Scots, from Old English 'cūþ' (known, familiar), related to 'couth'.

Variants couthie

People Also Ask

What does 'couthy' mean?

It describes something warm, friendly and homely — snug, kindly and agreeable.

How do you use 'couthy'?

You'd use it of a cosy place or a warm-hearted person, as in 'It's a couthy wee pub wi' a real fire.'

Where does 'couthy' come from?

It derives from Old English 'cūþ' (known, familiar) and is related to the word 'couth'.

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