cuddy

¹

[ kuhd-ee ]

noun

, plural cud·dies.

1. Nautical.
   1. a small room, cabin, or enclosed space at the bow or stern of a boat, especially one under the poop.
   2. a galley or pantry in a small boat.
   3. a small locker in an open boat, especially one at the bow.
   4. (on a fishing boat) a platform on which a net is coiled when not in use.
2. a small room, cupboard, or closet.

cuddy

²

[ kuhd-ee, kood-ee ]

noun

, Chiefly Scot.

, plural cud·dies.

1. a donkey.
2. a stupid person.

cuddy

¹

/ ˈkʌdɪ /

noun

1. a young coalfish

cuddy

²

/ ˈkʌdɪ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a donkey or horse

cuddy

³

/ ˈkʌdɪ /

noun

1. a small cabin in a boat
2. a small room, cupboard, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddy¹

First recorded in 1650–60; of uncertain origin

Origin of cuddy²

1705–15; perhaps generic use of Cuddy, short for Cuthbert, man's name

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddy¹

C18: of unknown origin

Origin of cuddy²

C18: probably from Cuddy, nickname for Cuthbert

Origin of cuddy³

C17: perhaps from Dutch kajute; compare Old French cahute

Example Sentences

Wright’s boat, a 21-foot cuddy cabin, remains moored at dock, just like his fishing/mentoring ministry.

From Los Angeles Times

The thud of the heavy boom as it swung across and brought up with a violent jerk, had the effect of making Old Garge emerge from the cuddy in a state of nautical profanity.

From Project Gutenberg

A moment later and he reappeared, glided across the deck, and explored the cuddy.

From Project Gutenberg

They were all schooner-rigged, and some were decked over so as to furnish a little cuddy for bad weather.

From Project Gutenberg

Young men, sir, dinna enter Aberdeen University stirks and come out cuddies?”

From Project Gutenberg