coochy coo

English

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps imitative of a baby’s vocalizations. Compare coo. Attested from the late 19th century, with coochey, oochy a bit earlier.[1]

Noun

coochy coo (plural coochy coos)

  1. A term of endearment normally used towards a baby.

References
  1. “coochy-coo, int.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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