[co.zy] adj co.zi.er ; -est [prob. of Scand origin; akin to Norw koselig cozy] (1709) 1: enjoying or affording warmth and ease: snug
2. a: marked by the intimacy of the family or a close group b: marked by or suggesting close association or connivance "a ~ agreement"
3: marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure syn see comfortable -- co.zi.ly adv -- co.zi.ness n
[2]cozy n, pl co.zies (1863): a padded covering esp. for a teapot to keep the contents hot [3]cozy adv (1946): in a cautious manner "play it ~ and wait for the other team to make a mistake --Bobby Dodd"