_cubbie_

• Format: Manuscript
• Language: English
• Published: 1966
• Subjects: English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/14910

coopy v It is quite customary in St. John's to use the word "_cubbie_" or "couchie down" to describe a person who is squatting. I used this ex- pression myself as a child and still use it today. My mother and my aunts are familiar with this expression. When used amongst my acquaintances of all ages, who are native Newfoundlanders, it requires no explanation. DICT CEN. FEB 10 1966 [check] Used I Not Used Not Used croop*, croochy* Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Mon 20 Jun 2016, NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY