hutchie

English

Etymology

From Japanese 家 (uchi, “house”), with possible influence from hut (“shelter”) or hutch (“box”).

Noun

hutchie (plural hutchies)

  1. (dated, military slang) A dugout or shelter, especially as used in the Korean War.
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