Discussion in 'Dictionary Additions' started by Distance, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. Distance Junior Member

    English - UK, Welsh - Southern dialect

    Your definition or explanation:
    A synonym to 'hug', 'cuddle'. Primarily (and probably solely) used in Welsh English and by Welsh people. Believed to come form the Welsh word 'cwts' meaning 'hug' or 'cuddle'.

    Example: (An example of the term in use)
    'Can I have a cwtch?'

    BBC article on the word.
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    Entry on the Oxford English dictionary website
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  2. rusita preciosa

    rusita preciosa Modus forendi

    USA (Φιλαδέλφεια)
    Russian (Moscow)
    I wonder how it would be pronounced??
  3. Forero Senior Member

    Houston, Texas, USA
    USA English
    Pronounced "kootch" or "koots".

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