Scotland · verb and noun
coorie
To nestle, snuggle, or settle closely for warmth and comfort.
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What coorie means
Coorie means to nestle in, draw close, or settle somewhere sheltered and comfortable. It can describe a person, child, animal, or group getting warm and cosy.
How it is used
It is often heard in phrases such as coorie in, coorie doon, or coorie up beside someone.
- Part of speech
- verb and noun
- Pronunciation
- Often /ˈkuːri/
- Register
- Familiar Scots and Scottish English.
- Variants
- courie
Examples
Each example is followed by its intended plain-English meaning.
Coorie in by the fire.
Settle close beside the fire.
The bairn cooried under the blanket.
The child nestled under the blanket.
What to watch for
Coorie is broader than the modern lifestyle idea of cosiness; it is an established verb describing physical closeness and shelter.
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