cosy
[ koh-zee ]
Origin of cosy
1First recorded in 1700–10
Other words from cosy
- co·si·ly, adverb
- co·si·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for cosy
cosy
US cozy
/ (ˈkəʊzɪ) /
adjective-sier or -siest or US -zier or -ziest
warm and snug
intimate; friendly
convenient, esp for devious purposes: a cosy deal
nounplural -sies or US -zies
a cover for keeping things warm: egg cosy
Origin of cosy
1C18: from Scots, of unknown origin
Derived forms of cosy
- cosily or US cozily, adverb
- cosiness or US coziness, noun
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