Croupie

Croupie

CROO-pee ˈkruːpi
Verb

Crouch, as in coupie down.

Example Sentences

"Croupie down."
"He croupied behind the hedge."

Etymology & History

Alternative spelling of coupie. To crouch or squat. The rou spelling reflects local pronunciation variation.

Word Details

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Region
Dorset
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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