cozy

co·zy also co·sy  (kz)

adj. co·zi·er also co·si·er, co·zi·est also co·si·est

1. Snug, comfortable, and warm.

2. Marked by friendly intimacy. See Synonyms at comfortable.

3. Informal Marked by close association for devious purposes: a cozy agreement with the competition.

intr.v. co·zied also co·sied, co·zy·ing also co·sy·ing, co·zies also co·sies

1. To make oneself snug and comfortable: cozy up with the Sunday paper.

2. Informal To try to get on friendly or intimate terms; ingratiate oneself: "out on the . . . hustings, cozying up to reactionaries and racists alike" Chuck Stone.

n. pl. co·zies also co·sies

A padded or knitted covering placed especially over a teapot to keep the tea hot.

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[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]

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cozi·ly adv.

cozi·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cozy - a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm cosy, tea cosy, tea cozy cloth covering - a covering made of cloth
Adj.	1.	cozy - 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" cosy, snug comfortable, comfy - providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal); "comfortable clothes"; "comfortable suburban houses"; "made himself comfortable in an armchair"; "the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable"; "are you comfortable?"; "feeling comfy now?"
	2.	cozy - 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" intimate, informal friendly - characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess"
	3.	cozy - suggesting connivance; "a cozy arrangement with the police" close - close in relevance or relationship; "a close family"; "we are all...in close sympathy with..."; "close kin"; "a close resemblance"

Translations

cozy cosy