- a variation of cozy.
cosy
Americanadjective
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cosies
plural
adjective
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warm and snug
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intimate; friendly
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convenient, esp for devious purposes
a cosy deal
noun
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Etymology
Origin of cosy
First recorded in 1700–10
Vocabulary lists containing cosy
Example Sentences
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For many people the chilly weather and needing to get dressed up in thick, cosy clothes is part of the appeal, she says.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
To be in a cosy rut is about the sickest thing ever, I think.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
You can enjoy it, but what’s the point of living in a cosy rut?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Anton said the architecture was "different" from what he was used to in Belarus, with clean streets and a "warm and cosy atmosphere".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
They found themselves in a small and cosy room.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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