Couthy

/ˈkaʊðɪ/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality of being couth; characterized by sophistication and refinement; or Scottish variant of 'couthie.'

Etymology

Formed from 'couth' with the adjective suffix '-y' (as in 'sleepy,' 'happy'), blending standard English formation with possible Scottish dialectal influence.

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Couthy is one of several ways English lets you turn 'couth' into an adjective—you can say couthy, couthie, or just couth itself, showing how many roads lead to the same meaning.

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