Cozy (genre)
WordNet
adjective
(1) Suggesting connivance
"A cozy arrangement with the police"
(2) Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
"A cozy nook near the fire"
"Snug in bed"
"A snug little apartment"
(3) Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
"Had a cozy chat"
"A relaxed informal manner"
"An intimate cocktail lounge"
"The small room was cozy and intimate"
noun
(4) A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
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Alternative spellings
- cosy
- cozey
- cosey
- cozie
- cosie
Adjective
- Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social
- 1785, Robert Burns, Holy Fair - While some are cozie i' the neuk, / An' forming assignations / To meet some day
Noun
- A padded or knit covering to keep an item warm, especially a teapot or egg.
- A padded or knit covering for any item (often an electronic device such as a laptop computer).
Verb
- To become snug and comfortable.
- To become friendly with.
- He spent all day cozying up to the new boss, hoping for a plum assignment.