Definition of CUSHY

cushy

Adjective Satellite

  • not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
    • "what a cushy job!"

Adj

  • Making few demands; comfortable, easy.
  • Comfortable, often in a way that will suit a person's body; ergonomic.

Adjective

  • Easy, comfortable, and often well-paid or luxurious.

Examples

  • His CUSHY position with a triple-digit lead allowed him to experiment with obscure words.
  • This is a really cushy job. Mostly I just sit around drinking tea.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani خوشی (xośī) / ख़ुशी (xuśī), from Classical Persian خوشی (xuši, “happiness”).

Synonyms

easygoing, soft

Scrabble Score: 13

cushy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cushy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cushy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

cushy: valid Words With Friends Word