adj
Meaning 1
Fuzzy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: childish, informal
Examples
- a fuzzy-wuzzy cat
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
fuzzy-wuzzy
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Sound
Pronunciation
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noun
Meaning 2
A Hadendoa warrior of the Mahdi army in the 19th century.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, historical
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A Papuan, especially one who assisted the Australian military against the Japanese; a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
Qualifier: World War II
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Adjective: Reduplication of fuzzy. Noun: From the adjective, in reference to their fuzzy hair texture.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Italian: pelosetto — fuzzy