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- [koo sh-ee]
- /ˈkʊʃ i/
- /ˈkʊʃ.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koo sh-ee]
- /ˈkʊʃ i/
Definitions of cushy word
- adjective cushy A cushy job or situation is pleasant because it does not involve much work or effort. 3
- adjective cushy easy; comfortable 3
- adjective cushy involving little effort for ample rewards; easy and profitable: a cushy job. 1
- adjective cushy soft and comfortable; cushiony: a cushy chair. 1
- noun cushy (of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure. 1
- adjective cushy easy, comfortable 1
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Origin of cushy
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; probably cush(ion) + -y3; also adduced, but less likely: < Hindi ḳhūsh pleasant (allegedly via Indian English, but unattested) or < French couchée bed, sleeping place; cf. cush
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Parts of speech for Cushy
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cushy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cushy
adj cushy
- comfy — A comfy item of clothing, piece of furniture, room, or position is a comfortable one.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- easy — not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- plum — a city in SW Pennsylvania.
adjective cushy
- comfortable — If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
- cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
- jammy — very lucky.
- lush — (of vegetation, plants, grasses, etc.) luxuriant; succulent; tender and juicy.
Antonyms for cushy
adjective cushy
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
Top questions with cushy
- what does cushy mean?