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cushy

 

[ kʊʃi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comfortable situation

The term 'cushy' is often used to describe a job or situation that is easy and requires little effort, typically implying that one enjoys a comfortable and stress-free experience. It can also refer to a lifestyle that is characterized by luxury and ease, often without significant work or struggle. This connotation is sometimes used in a slightly negative sense, suggesting that the individual is not fully earning their comfortable position. In some contexts, 'cushy' can describe soft and plush objects, but its primary usage relates to comfortable situations.

Synonyms

comfortable, easy, luxurious, pleasant, stress-free

Examples of usage

  • He landed a cushy job at a tech company.
  • After years of hard work, she finally enjoyed a cushy retirement.
  • They are living a cushy life in their beachfront villa.

Translations

Translations of the word "cushy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 macio

🇮🇳 आरामदायक

🇩🇪 bequem

🇮🇩 nyaman

🇺🇦 м'який

🇵🇱 miękki

🇯🇵 柔らかい

🇫🇷 moelleux

🇪🇸 blando

🇹🇷 yumuşak

🇰🇷 부드러운

🇸🇦 ناعم

🇨🇿 měkký

🇸🇰 mäkký

🇨🇳 柔软的

🇸🇮 mehak

🇮🇸 mjúkur

🇰🇿 жұмсақ

🇬🇪 მძიმე

🇦🇿 yumşaq

🇲🇽 suave

Etymology

The word 'cushy' originated from the Hindi word 'khush', which means 'pleasant' or 'comfortable'. It was adopted into English during the British colonial period in India in the 19th century, and it retains that core meaning of ease and comfort. Over time, 'cushy' has evolved in English usage to describe not just physical comfort, but also situations that require little effort or responsibility. As the word gained popularity, it started to be applied more broadly to various contexts, including work and lifestyle, often with a nuance of critique, suggesting that someone enjoys benefits without proportionate effort. Its usage has spread beyond its origins, becoming a common term in informal settings to denote an easy, relaxed way of living or working.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,276, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.