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cozy

[koh-zee]

adjective

snugly warm and comfortable: a cozy little house.

convenient or beneficial, usually as a result of dishonesty or connivance: a very cozy agreement between competing firms.

suggesting opportunistic or conspiratorial intimacy: a cozy relationship between lobbyists and some politicians.

discreetly reticent or noncommittal: The administrators are remaining cozy about which policy they plan to adopt.

noun

a padded covering for a teapot, chocolate pot, etc., to retain the heat.

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verb (used with object)

to make more cozy (often followed by up): New curtains would cozy the room up a bit.

Verb phrase

cozy up (to), Informal.

to move closer for comfort or affection: Come over to the fire and cozy up a bit.

to try to become friendly or intimate in order to further one's own ends; attempt to ingratiate oneself: He's always cozying up to the boss.

Also, cosy, cozey, co·zie.

Origin:
1700–10; orig. Scots; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian koselig cozy, kose seg to enjoy oneself

Related forms

co·zi·ly, adverb

co·zi·ness, noun

Synonyms
1. snug, comfy, homey, sheltered.

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Some of the e-mails have a cozy tone while others reveal a sometimes tense and conflicted relationship.

At private places there's much less need to cozy up to politicians.

No cozy boards spending other people's money invovled.

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Some of the e-mails have a cozy tone while others reveal a sometimes tense and conflicted relationship.

At private places there's much less need to cozy up to politicians.

No cozy boards spending other people's money invovled.

Keeping your home cozy and comfortable offers some of the best ways to save energy.

But they're still warm enough to keep a planet at a nice cozy temperature…if that planet is close enough.

Now, backed by the enveloping curves of a stone-filled wire-mesh wall, this part of the yard feels cozy.

From barnacles that hijack crabs to a protozoan that makes rodents cozy up to cats, parasites do a lot more than make you puke.

The report also detailed cozy relationships between energy companies and other officials in the royalty-in-kind program office.

The downtown area has nice shopping and everything you could want from cozy restaurants to a kung fu studio.

Don't give a few stupid points by a professor to make you feel warm and cozy about not following the rules.

Old-world charm, cozy library, and big buffet breakfasts with complimentary sparkling wine.

Then there's the vital warm and cozy hotels to house us here in this wintry town.

In between browsing, refuel at cozy cafes or stick around for dinner.

Over the years, the two companies have undoubtedly had a cozy relationship.

As winter hits its stride, designers are offering chic and cozy jackets in a wide array of shapes, shades and styles.

Chagall has laid out a cozy picnic on a hill of brilliant green.

The cozy relationships between the prosecution and defense are troublesome, as well.

Rather, it's the idea of being cozy despite snow and cold.

Hey, if it makes you comfortable and cozy at night it is also fine to think about it.

At this lovely spa-resort, the indulgence doesn't have to stop with your cozy room.

The full story appears more complicated, less about cozy nepotism than about family estrangement.

University administration and teaching are cozy careers in which the inner-sanctum is made cleverly untouchable.

Poor politicians can ignore public sentiment while getting cozy with the private sector to land a job after their first term.

At nightfall, bunk in a cozy cottage with a private garden.

It was not as cozy as it can be when you do not have to leave the baby right away.

Unique round structures offer all-season strength and cozy comfort.

There's a cozy feeling when the fog rolls in, or when you're in the forest, surrounded.

Just gives me that warm and cozy protected feel all over-so cozy a.

Ireland's green hills, rocky coasts, and cozy pubs have drawn tourists for centuries.

The family also enjoys greenery in their cozy outdoor space.

Because in the face of this cozy duopoly, email innovation has slowed to a crawl.

Cozy with wooden floors and photo exhibitions on the walls.

After finishing the interior, the old ranch water tower is now a cozy home office.

Still, outsiders raise questions about the apparently cozy relationship between editorial and advertising.

They find a cozy den to curl up in, and sleep the cold months away--all without waking up to eat.

Then enjoy a picnic that trades bugs and cold salad for a cozy sweater and great down-home food.

See how homeowners are saving money and getting cozy by going eco-friendly.

Winners of our design contest show how far some will go to make life cozy for their dogs.

Cozy in its remote location, the lodge's electricity-free cabins are lit with kerosene lanterns.

The sushi bar at the back of the cozy restaurant often fills with locals who crave pristine sushi without any gimmicks.

The cabins have a cozy ambience, furnished with handcrafted lodgepole furniture.

Combed cotton interlock is cozy soft and easy to throw in the wash.

Celebrate the majesty of these resolute creatures and learn about their life cycle while keeping warm in these cozy pj's.

Cozy to be sure, but what an intimate way to learn about a culture.

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World English Dictionary

cosy or cozy (ˈkəʊzɪ)

—*adj* , (US) -sier, -siest, -zier, -ziest
1.	warm and snug
2.	intimate; friendly
3.	convenient, esp for devious purposes: a cosy deal

—n , -sier, -siest, -zier, -ziest, -sies, -zies
4.	a cover for keeping things warm: egg cosy

[C18: from Scots, of unknown origin]

cozy or cozy

—*adj*

—n

[C18: from Scots, of unknown origin]

'cosily or cozy

—*adv*

'cozily or cozy

—*adv*

'cosiness or cozy

—n

'coziness or cozy

—n

cozy (ˈkəʊzɪ)

—*adj, —n , pl -zier, -ziest, -zies*
	the usual US spelling of cosy

'cozily

—*adv*

'coziness

—n

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Word Origin & History

cozy

1709, colsie, Scottish dialect, perhaps of Scand. origin (cf. Norw. kose seg "be cozy"). In Britain, usually cosy.

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