First Known Use: 1915
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cushy
adjective \ˈku̇-shē\
: very easy and pleasant : involving little difficulty or effort
cush·i·ercush·i·est
Full Definition of CUSHY
: entailing little hardship or difficulty <a cushy job with a high salary>
— cush·i·ly \ˈku̇-shə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of CUSHY
Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh
Related to CUSHY
- Antonyms
- uncomfortable
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