cosy

[koh-zee]

adjective

cosier, cosiest ,

plural

cosies , cosied, cosying .

1. cozy.

cosy

/ ˈkəʊzɪ /

adjective

1. warm and snug

2. intimate; friendly

3. convenient, esp for devious purposes

   a cosy deal

noun

1. a cover for keeping things warm

   egg cosy

Other Word Forms

• cosiness noun
• cosily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosy¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosy¹

C18: from Scots, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

He said: "There can be no excuses for trying to cosy up to his increasingly fascist political agenda."

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Both these parties are led by former ANC officials whom Ramaphosa would rather not cosy up to - plus it would make the cabinet even more of a battleground.

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Switzerland may be known for its snow-covered mountains, cosy chalets and world-class skiing, but the sun-scorched country is looking very different for Euro 2025.

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Romance fiction spans a dizzying range of sub-genres and moods, all centred around heady love stories with a guaranteed happily ever after – or HEA to fans – lending the books a comforting, cosy atmosphere.

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Vance went on to address the war in Ukraine and criticism that the US might be getting too cosy with Russia President Vladimir Putin.

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