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Adjective: cosy (cosier,cosiest) kow-zee Usage: Brit, Cdn (=cozy)
- Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
"a cosy nook near the fire"; "a cosy nook near the fire" - cozy [N. Amer], snug - 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 - Suggesting connivance
"a cosy arrangement with the police" - cozy [N. Amer] Noun: cosy kow-zee Usage: Brit, Cdn (=cozy)
- A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
- tea cosy [Brit, Cdn], cozy [N. Amer], tea cozy [N. Amer]
Derived forms: cosier, cosies, cosiest See also: close, comfortable, comfy, cosiness [Brit, Cdn], friendly Type of: cloth covering Encyclopedia: Cosy |