cozy up

verb

cozied up; cozying up; cozies up

intransitive verb

: to attain or try to attain familiarity, friendship, or intimacy : ingratiate oneself

cozying up to the boss

Examples of cozy up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Private banks, wealth management firms, luxury brands, high-end real estate brokers and various other members of the white-glove brigade descended on Miami Beach to cozy up to clients. —Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

Grab a warm blanket and cozy up with these enduring holiday films that capture the magic and true meaning of Christmas. —Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025

On the final day, travelers can enjoy a leisurely free day in Interlaken to explore the town, cozy up in cafes with fondue and other seasonal delights, or try out more of the over 45 aerial gondolas and mountain railways around the region. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

Hanging new curtains, adding a plush area rug, and bringing in comfy seating are simple yet impactful ways to cozy up the space. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cozy up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup