Cozy up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈəp
KOH-zee uhp
ˈkəʊzi/ /ˈʌp
KOH-zee up
Definition
To get close to someone or something for warmth or comfort, or to become friendly with someone, sometimes to gain an advantage.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often physical (snuggle up under a blanket) or social (get friendly for advantage). Used with animals, couples, or in office politics. Not usually appropriate in formal settings.
Spanish: acurrucarse - acercarse (a alguien para ser más amigable)Portuguese (BR): se aconchegar - aproximar-se (para criar intimidade)Portuguese (PT): aninhar-se - aproximar-se (para criar intimidade)Chinese (Simplified): 依偎 - 拉近关系Chinese (Traditional): 依偎 - 拉近關係Hindi: गुड़गुड़ाना - किसी से घुलना-मिलनाArabic: يتقرب (لشخص لدوافع ودية أو مصلحة) - يحتضنBengali: আলতো করে জড়িয়ে ধরা - ঘনিষ্ঠ হওয়া (উপকারের জন্য)Russian: прижаться - сблизиться (ради выгоды)Japanese: 寄り添う - 親しくなる（利害のため）Vietnamese: rục rịch lại gần - làm thân (để lợi dụng)Korean: 다가붙다 - 친하게 굴다 (이익을 위해)Turkish: sıcacık oturmak - yanaşmak (çıkar için)Urdu: قریب آ کر بیٹھنا - کسی سے فائدے کے لیے دوستی گانٹھناIndonesian: merapat - mendekatkan diri (demi keuntungan)
Example Sentences
The cat likes to cozy up next to me on the couch.
basic
She always cozies up with a blanket when it's cold.
basic
It's nice to cozy up by the fire in winter.
basic
He started to cozy up to the boss after hearing about the promotion.
natural
Let’s cozy up with some hot chocolate and watch a movie.
natural
If you just cozy up to people for favors, they’ll notice.
natural