adj

cushy

KUU-shee

Cushy (adj) means Informal: comfortable and undemanding, especially of a job. Example: “He landed a cushy office job with hardly any deadlines.”

adj

Informal: comfortable and undemanding, especially of a job.

"He landed a cushy office job with hardly any deadlines."

How to use cushy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEasy and comfortable, with little effort required.

When to use it

Informal — common in casual speech, especially describing jobs or arrangements.

Common pairings

a cushy job cushy number cushy life

cushier comparative, more cushy comparative, cushiest superlative, most cushy superlative

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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.