wuzzy
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8.1
A small soft toy a child keeps for comfort
- noun
- /ˈwʌzi/
- Baby Talk
:
peluche
- So I'm gonna take a power nap with a wuzzy, you say?
- Wuzzy the bear
Examples
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OK, Fuzzy Wuzzy likes floor but not stairs.
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Fuzzy Wuzzy.
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- Fuzzy Wuzzy.
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Fuzzy Wuzzy.
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My daughter always hugs her favorite wuzzy when she goes to bed.
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He takes his wuzzy with him everywhere because it makes him feel safe.
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After a long day, she cuddled with her wuzzy on the couch.
Synonyms
toy
vswuzzy
221
1.0
An object people keep for fun or to show off
is a small comforting stuffed animal used mainly for a child's comfort
fuzzy
vswuzzy
8
1.8
A soft cuddly toy or blanket that gives comfort
is the specific small comforting toy rather than any soft object
7
7.8
A small doll or a name for a sweet child
is focused on a play doll or affectionate person name not a child's comfort toy
4
6.8
A soft toy or blanket a child hugs for comfort
is narrower meaning a small stuffed animal kept for comfort
9.1
A small soft toy a child hugs for comfort
is the same meaning but differs as an alternate informal label
8.4
A soft toy that looks like a small dog
is more general covering any small comforting stuffed animal not only dogs
How Soft
Surface Forms
Etymology
Wuzzy for a toy comes from the same playful idea as fuzzy and cute names like teddy. Parents and children often use baby-sounding names for a soft toy, so wuzzy can mean a small stuffed animal kept for comfort.