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cozy

co·zy [ kṓzee ]


adjective  (comparative co·zi·er, superlative co·zi·est)
Definition:
 
1. snug: warm, comfortable, and snug

2. friendly: friendly and intimate

3. unethically close: close and friendly, but for mutually beneficial or underhanded purposes ( disapproving )



noun  (plural co·zies)
Definition:
 
covering to keep something warm: a covering, often knitted or padded, put over something, especially a teapot, to keep it or its contents warm

[Early 18th century. Origin ?]

co·zi·ly adverb
co·zi·ness noun
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