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couthie

American  
[koo-thee] / ˈku θi /

adjective

Scot.
  1. agreeable; genial; kindly.


couthie British  
/ ˈkuːθɪ /

adjective

  1. sociable; friendly; congenial

  2. comfortable; snug

  3. plain; homely; unsophisticated

    a couthie saying

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Etymology

Origin of couthie

1715–25; couth 2 + -ie, spelling variant of -y 1

Example Sentences

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The occasion had a down-to-earth feel – even, dare I say it, couthie.

From The Guardian • Jul. 30, 2011

“I mean she was couthie, but no sair in order.”

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

"I mean she was couthie, but no sair in order."

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

Sae couthie, couthie did she look, And meikle had she fleeched; Out shot his hand—alas! alas!

From The Book of Old English Ballads by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

The very smell of the dog was couthie in his nose.

From The House with the Green Shutters by Brown, George Douglas