cubby

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A small, confined space.
2. A cell in a shelf for storing items, particularly in a school.

Sinonieme

cubbyhole

snug

snuggery

nook

retreat

bolt-hole

lurking place

covert

hideout

hiding place

Vertalings

recambró

cofurna

μικρός κλειστός τόπος

casella

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Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/kʌbi/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: cub

Verwante met Frans: cagibi

In summary

From Middle English cub (“stall”) + -y (diminutive suffix). Cognate with French cagibi.