cushy
Americanadjective
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involving little effort for ample rewards; easy and profitable.
a cushy job.
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soft and comfortable; cushiony.
a cushy chair.
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Origin of cushy
1910–15; probably cush(ion) + -y 3; also adduced, but less likely: < Hindi ḳhūsh pleasant (allegedly via Indian English, but unattested) or < French couchée bed, sleeping place; cf. cush
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In 2016, the producers of a film we shot in the Colombian jungle feared they’d have to bring me up a mountain every night for cushy lodging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
She has to care for her lush, out-of-work father while Blane enjoys the cushy comfort of financial stability.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
“This interiority we have is so precious,” says Pollan, as he leans back against his cushy brown sofa in a navy blue sweater and worn loafers, a cup of green tea at his side.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
In the meantime, Maxwell was moved to a cushy prison and given all kinds of perks, including puppy playtime.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025
Dawn Celeste munches chips out of a bag, brushes the crumbs off her cushy chest.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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