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cosy

[ koh-zee ]

adjective

cosier cosiestplural: cosiescosied cosying


cosy

/ ˈ°ìəʊ³úɪ /

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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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³¦´Ç²õ¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • ˈ³¦´Ç²õ¾±±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³¦´Çs¾±Â·±ô²â adverb
  • ³¦´Çs¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of cosy1

First recorded in 1700–10
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of cosy1

C18: from Scots, of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

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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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The Greens and Lib Dems can champion the spending they've secured and the Conservatives can stand apart, condemning the others collectively as a "cosy left-wing consensus" that they seek to break.

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Moves to change what some saw as an overly cosy relationship with the heritage space companies gained pace in 2009 when President Obama introduced fixed-price contracts to some private sector firms.

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Thomas manages to cram in tough storylines into a cosy 8pm, Sunday night slot, often shared with shows such as Antiques Roadshow.

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Whether it's cosy fare to view by the fire or in a supine position – or a gentle comedy that you can share with family, we've got you.

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