cushy
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Adj — Informal: comfortable and undemanding, especially of a job.
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Informal — common in casual speech, especially describing jobs or arrangements.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani khushi, "happiness," picked up by British soldiers in India.
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What does “cushy” mean?
The word “cushy” means informal: comfortable and undemanding, especially of a job. In plain terms, easy and comfortable, with little effort required.
How do you pronounce “cushy”?
“Cushy” is pronounced KUU-shee (/ˈkʊʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “cushy” in a sentence?
Here is “cushy” used in a sentence: “He landed a cushy office job with hardly any deadlines.”
What part of speech is “cushy”?
“Cushy” is an adjective.