Cuffyism

/ˈkʌfiɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A state or condition characterized by being cuffy, or an ideology or practice associated with cuffing behavior.

Etymology

From 'cuffy' plus the suffix '-ism' (meaning a doctrine, system, or condition). This appears to be a very rare or archaic formation with unclear historical usage.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ism' in English can turn almost anything into a named philosophy—from 'Buddhism' to 'hipsterism'—which explains why satirical or humorous words end up with '-ism,' sometimes just to poke fun at how we name ideas.

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