cootie catcher
English
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A decorated cootie catcher.
Noun
cootie catcher (plural cootie catchers)
- (informal) 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.
Synonyms
- chatterbox
- fortuneteller