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1. Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
   "a cosy nook near the fire";
   - cozy [N. Amer], snug
    
2. Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
   "had a cosy chat"; "the small room was cosy and intimate"; "had a cosy chat";
   - cozy [N. Amer], intimate, informal
    
3. Suggesting connivance
   "a cosy arrangement with the police";
   - cozy [N. Amer]

1. A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
   - tea cosy [Brit, Cdn], cozy [N. Amer], tea cozy [N. Amer]

Derived forms: cosies, cosier, cosiest

See also: close, comfortable, comfy, friendly

Type of: cloth covering

Encyclopedia: Cosy