cozier; coziest
Definition of cozy
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug
a cozy lakeside cabin
b
: marked by or providing contentment or comfort
won by a cozy margin
2a
: marked by the intimacy of the family or a close group
We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.
b
: marked by or suggesting close association or connivance
a cozy agreement His political opponents accused him of getting too cozy with powerful companies.
3
: marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure
a cozy waiting game
cozy
noun
plural cozies
Definition of cozy (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a padded covering especially for a teapot to keep the contents hot
2
: a light detective story that usually features a well-educated protagonist and little explicit violence
cozy
adverbDefinition of cozy (Entry 3 of 3)
: in a cautious manner
… play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake.— Bobby Dodd
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The first known use of cozy was in 1709
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