I. ˈkō-zē adjective
( co·zi·er ; -est )
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian kose lig cozy
Date: 1709
1.
a. : enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug
a cozy lakeside cabin
b. : marked by or providing contentment or comfort
won by a cozy margin
2.
a. : marked by the intimacy of the family or a close group
b. : marked by or suggesting close association or connivance
a cozy agreement
3. : marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure
Synonyms: see comfortable
• co·zi·ly -zə-lē adverb
• co·zi·ness -zē-nəs noun
II. noun
( plural co·zies )
Date: 1863
1. : a padded covering especially for a teapot to keep the contents hot
2. : a light detective story that usually features a well-educated protagonist and little explicit violence
III. adverb
Date: 1946
: in a cautious manner
play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake — Bobby Dodd