Fuzzy-wuzzy

adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Hadendoa warrior of the Mahdi army in the 19th century. UK, historical
  2. 2
    A Papuan, especially one who assisted the Australian military against the Japanese; a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel. Australia
Adjective
  1. 1
    Fuzzy. childish, informal

    "a fuzzy-wuzzy cat"

Etymology

Adjective: Reduplication of fuzzy. Noun: From the adjective, in reference to their fuzzy hair texture.

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