tussy mussy
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, tussy mussy has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). A tussy mussy is explained as a small bouquet worn like a boutonniere/corsage, used to combine flowers and herbs into complex coded messages.
A nosegay, posy, or tussie-mussie is a small flower bouquet. They have existed in some form since at least medieval times, when they were carried or worn around the head or bodice. Doilies are traditionally used to bind the stems in these arrangements. Alternatively, "posy holders", available in a variety of shapes and materials, enable the wearing of these arrangements "at the waist, in the hair, or secured with a brooch".
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | material culture / symbolism |
Who talks about tussy mussy on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up tussy mussy; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Short Stuff: Victorian Flower Language | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is tussy mussy mentioned alongside?
tussy mussy is most often mentioned alongside nose gay and florography.
Affiliated with: nose gay
Affiliated with: florography