cosy

[ koh-zee ]

adjective, noun, verb,co·si·er, co·si·est,plural co·sies,co·sied, co·sy·ing.

Origin of cosy

1
First recorded in 1700–10

Other words from cosy

  • co·si·ly, adverb
  • co·si·ness, noun

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How to use cosy in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for cosy

cosy

US cozy

/ (ˈkəʊzɪ) /


adjective-sier or -siest or US -zier or -ziest
  1. warm and snug

  2. intimate; friendly

  1. convenient, esp for devious purposes: a cosy deal

nounplural -sies or US -zies
  1. a cover for keeping things warm: egg cosy

Origin of cosy

1
C18: from Scots, of unknown origin

Derived forms of cosy

  • cosily or US cozily, adverb
  • cosiness or US coziness, noun

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