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Snugly vs Cozy - What's the difference?

snugly | cozy |

As an adverb snugly

is tightly, with limited space to move, in a snug manner.

As an adjective cozy is

affording comfort and warmth; snug; social.

As a noun cozy is

a padded or knit covering to keep an item warm, especially a teapot or egg.

As a verb cozy is

to become snug and comfortable.

snugly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Tightly, with limited space to move, in a snug manner.
    • The peg fit so snugly in the hole that it couldn't be pulled out by hand.
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    See also

    * snug * snuggly

    cozy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * cosy (UK) * cozey * cosey * cozie * cosie

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social
  • * 1785', , ''Holy Fair'' - While some are ' cozie i' the neuk, / An' forming assignations / To meet some day

    • Synonyms

    * snug

    Derived terms

    * cozy up

    Hyponyms

    *

    Noun

    (cozies)
  • A padded or knit covering to keep an item warm, especially a teapot or egg.
  • A padded or knit covering for any item (often an electronic device such as a laptop computer).

    • Derived terms

    * tea cozy * egg cozy

    Verb

  • To become snug and comfortable.
  • To become friendly with.
    • He spent all day cozying up to the new boss, hoping for a plum assignment.