couthie

[ koo-thee ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. agreeable; genial; kindly.

couthie

/ ˈkuːθɪ /

adjective

1. sociable; friendly; congenial
2. comfortable; snug
3. plain; homely; unsophisticated

   a couthie saying

Other Words From

• couthi·ly adjective
• couthi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of couthie¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of couthie¹

C13: see couth , uncouth

Example Sentences

A cosy but, and a canty ben, To couthie women and trusty men.

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There would be fine gardens in Edinburgh, no doubt; but oh, that couthie laurel by the Red Lion door!

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He took a different road from hers, but, to his annoyance, they met at Couthie's corner.

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