Green’s Dictionary of Slang

cuddie n.1

[? Devon dial. cuddy, a fellow-workman; a little girl]

(US black) a friend; a lover.

[US]Edwardsville Intelligencer (IL) 14 Sept. 4/4: The Flappers’ Dictionary [...] Cuddie-cootie: Young man who takes girl riding on a bus or in a Ford.
[US]Ebonics Primer at www.dolemite.com 🌐 cuddie Definition: yo partner... yo friend... yo boy Example: Yo what’s happening cuddie?