Cuddy (cabin)

For the character on House, see Lisa Cuddy. For the character in Discworld, see Men at Arms.
Not to be confused with Cutty.
Entrance to the cuddy of a scow
Inside the cuddy of the scow above

A cuddy is a small room or cupboard, especially on a boat. It can also refer to a small, cozy hut. The term's origin is uncertain, but it was used in colonial America as early as 1655. The term may derive from the Dutch kajuit, meaning a small cabin, or from the French cahute, meaning a hut.

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