cootie

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cootie

A child points and says, "You've got cooties!"

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A body louse: A small, parasitic insect that lives on the skin and in the clothing of humans.
    • (Informal, childish) An imaginary germ or bug: Used by children to humorously suggest someone is "contaminated" or "gross," often to avoid physical contact.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Literal):
  • Noun (Figurative/Childish):
Advanced Usage
  • "Cootie catcher": A folded paper fortune-telling game for children, also known as a "fortune teller." The name humorously plays on the idea of "catching" imaginary germs.
Variants and Related Words
  • Louse (n): The standard term for the parasitic insect. "Cootie" is a slang synonym.
  • Cooties (n, plural): The most common form used, especially in the childish sense.
Synonyms
  • Body louse (n): The formal term for the insect.
  • Germ (n): A microorganism causing disease; used similarly in the childish context.
Related Idioms & Phrases
  • "To have cooties": (Childish idiom) To be considered gross or untouchable, typically used by children about the opposite gender.
cootie

A child points and says, "You've got cooties!"

Noun
  1. a parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings

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