cozy
cozy definition
cozy (kō′zē)
adjective cozier -·zier, coziest -·zi·est
warm and comfortable; snug
Etymology: Scot; prob. < Scand, as in Norw kose sig, to make oneself comfortable, koselig, snug
noun pl. cozies -·zies
a knitted or padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the contents hot
cozy Idioms
cozy up to
☆Informal to try to ingratiate oneself, or make friends, with
play it cozy
☆Slang to act cautiously so as to avoid risk
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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