cushy

[koosh-ee]

adjective

Informal.

cushier, cushiest 

1. involving little effort for ample rewards; easy and profitable.

   a cushy job.

2. soft and comfortable; cushiony.

   a cushy chair.

cushy

/ ˈkʊʃɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  easy; comfortable

   a cushy job

Other Word Forms

• cushily adverb
• cushiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cushy¹

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; cush

Word History and Origins

Origin of cushy¹

C20: from Hindi khush pleasant, from Persian khōsh

Example Sentences

I walked into the black-and-white marble bathroom and noticed, next to the tub, two silver bowls and a cushy, hot pink dog bed.

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He can easily move into a cushy gig with a big defense contractor.

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Instead of lounging in a cushy, air-conditioned owner’s suite, Cole is in the dugout hours before showtime — a Disney-like archetype, his energy as vibrant as his layered, all-yellow suit, braving the afternoon heat.

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Theatrical films have become “premium” experiences, defined by high-end formats, cushy seats, expanded concessions and exorbitant prices to match.

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Would I have had the same drive if things had been cushy?

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Related Words

• comfy