cush-cush

[ koosh-koosh ]

noun

1. yampee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cush-cush¹

First recorded in 1870–75; origin obscure

Example Sentences

When they came to put the yams in, Quanqua put in a great many white yams, but Ananzi only put in one little red cush-cush yam.

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