verb
- present participle of cozy; making oneself comfortable and warm
- trying to gain favor or become friendly with someone, especially for personal advantage
Usage: often used with ‘up to’
Examples
- She was cozying up by the fireplace with a good book.
- The cat was cozying in its favorite sunny spot.
- He’s been cozying up to the boss lately.
- They were cozying together under the blanket.
- The politician was cozying up to wealthy donors.
- We spent the evening cozying by the warm stove.