cushier; cushiest
: entailing little hardship or difficulty
a cushy job with a high salary
cushily adverb

Examples of cushy in a Sentence

His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government. a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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The memory foam insole provides a cushy, cloud-like feel. Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Most of the common touchpoints are cushy and the storage spaces are smart for a family of four with lots of stuff to travel with. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 Portland Gear Haven Mule These cushy slides are the this go-to outdoor brand’s first-ever shoe. Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 The seat foam is cushy, and the mesh back allows for good airflow. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cushy 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cushy was in 1915

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Cite this Entry

“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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