Main Entry: Scoo-tchie
Pronunciation: /skooo-tchee/
Function: noun
Etymology: Post Modern Eastern American, most likely derived from a combination of the two words, Scratchy and Coochy-Coo.
Date: 20th Century
1. An action of endearment, primarily rendered to a canine companion, involving an enthusiastic massage of key furry points, such as the ruff of the neck, behind the ears, above the tail, etc. Scootchie most often includes involuntary facial contortions such as eye squinting and a peculair gritting of the front teeth, by the human particpant . The propensity for this behavior is thought to be an inherited trait, although the gene coding for Scootchie has yet to be identified. Scootchie is generally well tolerated, if not extremely appreciated by the recipient canine. Because of the vigorous nature of the scootchie "massage", it is not suitable for very small breeds and/or other species such as CATS, reptiles or fish, although this has been attempted unsucessfully.
The following photograph is an example of a situation likely to involve some serious Scootchie:
Another photo with seated scootchie:
1 comment:
"Scootchie is generally well tolerated, if not extremely appreciated by the recipient canine." Indeed! This post made me smile big time. I think my face contorted just reading this. Check out this other "scootchy" picture I took today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23457603@N02/2376276938/
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