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cosy

adjective (TOO CLOSE) UK, disapproving (US cozy)
 
 
/ˈkəʊ.zi/ US  /ˈkoʊ-/

Definition

describes a situation that is convenient for those involved but may not be honest or legal: He has some cosy arrangement/deal with his supplier, which means he's able to sell his goods more cheaply.Excluding
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