Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cootie
noun
/ˈkuːti/
Definition
A term used to refer to an imaginary germ or bug, often used by children to express disgust or to tease someone.
Examples
- “Don’t touch me, you’ll give me cooties!”
- “She said he has cooties just because he likes her.”
- “The kids were running around pretending to catch cooties from each other.”
Meaning
Cootie is often associated with preschool or elementary school children who may believe they can catch ‘cooties’ from others, typically as a playful insult.
Synonyms
- germ
- bug
- mite
