cosy

[ koh-zee ]

adjective

cosier cosiestplural: cosiescosied 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

Derived Forms

• ˈcosiness, noun
• ˈcosily, adverb

Other Words From

• cosi·ly adverb
• cosi·ness noun

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

She said she would be living in a structure like a Nissen hut - an Army structure - but had "been reassured it's quite cosy".

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On the day after the Threads broadcast, Hines and Jackson also appeared on Pebble Mill at One to deliver a sobering message for viewers of the cosy lunchtime magazine programme.

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According to science journalist Alice Gray, from Cardiff, the scent of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger can therefore trigger happy, cosy and comforting memories.

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But despite having a knack for writing cosy crime, he admits to the BBC he is "terrible at playing detective".

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But don’t expect a cosy era of corporatism to commence.

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