tuzzy-muzzy

noun

tuz·​zy-muz·​zy

ˈtəzēˈməzē

variants or less commonly tussie-mussie

ˈtəsēˈməsē

plural tuzzy-muzzies also tussie-mussies

archaic

: a garland of flowers : nosegay

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tusmose, tussemose

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