Coupie

Coupie

COO-pee ˈkuːpi
Verb

Crouch, as in coupie down.

Example Sentences

"Coupie down behind the wall."
"Coupie down so they can't see you."

Etymology & History

West Country word meaning to crouch or squat down. Also spelled croupie. From coup (to overturn, bend down). Used across North Somerset, Dorset, Bristol.

Word Details

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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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