Why Is It Called A Cootie Catcher?
Why Is It Called A Cootie Catcher? “Cootie” apparently comes from the Malay work “kutu” which means “dog tick”. But it also comes from the British definition of being infested with lice, as coots (waterfowl) were believed to be covered in them. What is the meaning of cootie catcher? Filters. (informal) A form of origami