cootie catcher
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cootie catcher
noun cootie catchers
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A form of origami with hidden fortunes, activities, etc. written on the folds, and used mainly in children's games, where a person is asked to choose a fold to open.
Similar: chatterbox, fortune-teller
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noun origami shape with hidden messages in the folds
| Español | comecocos, sacapiojos, adivinador, pío pío, picopico |
|---|---|
| Português | abre e fecha, vai-e-vem |
| Français | coincoin |
| עברית | קווה־קווה kwa-kwa |
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title = {cootie catcher},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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