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cosy

[koh-zee]

adjective

cosier, cosiest ,

plural

cosies 
, cosied, cosying .
  1. cozy.



cosy

/ ˈəʊɪ /

adjective

  1. warm and snug

  2. intimate; friendly

  3. convenient, esp for devious purposes

    a cosy deal

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a cover for keeping things warm

    egg cosy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • cosily adverb
  • cosiness noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cosy1

First recorded in 1700–10
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cosy1

C18: from Scots, of unknown origin
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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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This has allowed "cosy incumbents" to gain market power by consolidating their positions without facing much competition.

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