Cooties

Cooties is a term used in North America and Australia to refer to a fictitious childhood disease. It is often used in the context of a game, where one child "infects" another with "cooties" through touch. The concept of cooties serves as a form of social interaction among children.

Etymology

The term "cooties" originates from the Austronesian languages, where it referred to lice. The term was later adopted by British soldiers during World War I to refer to body lice.

In popular culture

Cooties has been referenced in various forms of media, including films, television shows, and games. The concept is often used to depict childhood and the interactions between boys and girls.

Cooties game

The cooties game is a popular children's game in which one player is designated as "it" and must try to "infect" other players by touching them. Once a player is touched, they are said to have "cooties" and must avoid touching other players.

See also

• Childhood game
• Lice
• Social interaction

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