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cushy Meaning & Definition

/ˈkʊʃi/

What Does Cushy Mean?

Cushy is an adjective that means Making few demands; comfortable, easy. It is also used to mean Comfortable, often in a way that will suit a person's body; ergonomic.

Word Facts for Cushy

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈkʊʃi/
Synonymssoft and easy
Comparative / superlativecushier, cushiest

Cushy Definition (Adjective)

  1. Making few demands; comfortable, easy.

    This is a really cushy job. Mostly I just sit around drinking tea.

  2. Comfortable, often in a way that will suit a person's body; ergonomic.

    cushy sedans for executive types.

Adjective

  1. Easy, making few demands, comfortable.

    This is a really cushy job. Mostly I just sit around drinking tea.

  2. Comfortable; often in a way that will suit a person's body.

Synonyms of Cushy

Cushy synonyms and antonyms →

Cushy in a Sentence

This is a really cushy job. Mostly I just sit around drinking tea.

cushy sedans for executive types.

Word Forms & Grammar

cushy (comparative cushier or more cushy, superlative cushiest or most cushy)

Words That Rhyme With Cushy

Origin of Cushy

Borrowed from Hindustani خوشی (xośī) / ख़ुशी (xuśī), from Classical Persian خوشی (xuši, “happiness”).

Frequently Asked Questions About Cushy

What part of speech is cushy?

Cushy is an adjective.

What is another word for cushy?

Close synonyms of cushy are soft and easy. See the full list of cushy synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of cushy?

The comparative form is cushier and the superlative form is cushiest.

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