Adjective: cosy (cosier,cosiest) kow-zee Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: cozy)
- Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
"a cosy nook near the fire"; - cozy [N. Amer], snug - Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
"had a cosy chat"; "the small room was cosy and intimate"; "had a cosy chat"; - cozy [N. Amer], intimate, informal - Suggesting connivance
"a cosy arrangement with the police"; - cozy [N. Amer] Noun: cosy kow-zee Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: cozy)
- A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
- tea cosy [Brit, Cdn], cozy [N. Amer], tea cozy [N. Amer] Verb: cosy kow-zee Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: cozy)
- Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position
"We cosied against each other to keep warm"; - cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close, cozy [N. Amer], cozy up [N. Amer], cosy up [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: cosies, cosier, cosied, cosiest, cosying See also: close, comfortable, comfy, friendly Type of: cling to, cloth covering, clutch, hold close, hold tight Encyclopedia: Cosy |