cubby
cubby · cubbies
A small, confined spaceA small, confined space.
/kʌbi/
Meaning
2 sensesA small, confined space.
a small secluded room
A cell in a shelf for storing items, particularly in a school.
Origin
From Middle English cub (“stall”) + -y (diminutive suffix). Cognate with French cagibi.From Middle English cub (“stall”) + -y (diminutive suffix). Cognate with French cagibi.
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