Cuddyhole

/ˈkʌdihoʊl/ noun

Definition

A small, cramped hiding place or storage space; a tiny nook or corner.

Etymology

From 'cuddy' (a small cabin or confined space) combined with 'hole,' creating a compound word describing an extremely small, enclosed area.

Kelly Says

Children instinctively love cuddyholes because small spaces make them feel safe and protected—it's an instinct left over from when our ancestors hid from predators in caves.

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