Definition of CUBBY

cubby

Plural: cubbies

Noun

  • A small, enclosed space or compartment.
  • a small secluded room
  • A small, confined space.
  • A cell in a shelf for storing items, particularly in a school.

Examples

  • He found a perfect little CUBBY for his ’Z’ tile, scoring big in a tight corner.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

cubbyhole, snug, snuggery

Scrabble Score: 14

cubby: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cubby: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cubby: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

cubby: valid Words With Friends Word