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fuzzy-wuzzy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Etymology

Adjective: Reduplication of fuzzy. Noun: From the adjective, in reference to their fuzzy hair texture.

Meanings

  1. (childish, informal) Fuzzy.
    • a fuzzy-wuzzy cat

Forms

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more fuzzy-wuzzy Degree=Cmp lexicographic
fuzzy wuzzy alternative lexicographic
most fuzzy-wuzzy Degree=Sup lexicographic

Translations (1)

it pelosetto (fuzzy)

fuzzy-wuzzy en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

Adjective: Reduplication of fuzzy. Noun: From the adjective, in reference to their fuzzy hair texture.

Meanings

  1. (UK, historical) A Hadendoa warrior of the Mahdi army in the 19th century.
  2. (Australia, qualifier:World War II) A Papuan, especially one who assisted the Australian military against the Japanese; a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel.

Forms

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fuzzy-wuzzies Number=Plur lexicographic