Cosy up to
verb
To become friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
He's been cosying up to the boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
Often appears as...
- cosy up to the boss
- cosy up to the teacher
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To move close to someone or something for comfort or to show affection.
After a long day, she loves to cosy up to her boyfriend on the couch.
Often appears as...
- cosy up to a loved one
- cosy up to the fireplace
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To become friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
He's been cosying up to the boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
Often appears as...
- cosy up to the boss
- cosy up to the teacher
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To move close to someone or something for comfort or to show affection.
After a long day, she loves to cosy up to her boyfriend on the couch.
Often appears as...
- cosy up to a loved one
- cosy up to the fireplace
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Gain
Often implies using flattery or friendliness to win someone's favor for self-benefit.
During the event, she cosied up to the influential guests to gain more contacts.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can suggest insincerity or manipulation, so be cautious when describing someone's actions.
People noticed he only cosied up to the boss when he needed a favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategic Relationships
Used to describe actions in social climbing or strategic networking situations.
She's cosying up to the key players in her industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Gain
Often implies using flattery or friendliness to win someone's favor for self-benefit.
During the event, she cosied up to the influential guests to gain more contacts.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can suggest insincerity or manipulation, so be cautious when describing someone's actions.
People noticed he only cosied up to the boss when he needed a favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategic Relationships
Used to describe actions in social climbing or strategic networking situations.
She's cosying up to the key players in her industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Gain
Often implies using flattery or friendliness to win someone's favor for self-benefit.
During the event, she cosied up to the influential guests to gain more contacts.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can suggest insincerity or manipulation, so be cautious when describing someone's actions.
People noticed he only cosied up to the boss when he needed a favor.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategic Relationships
Used to describe actions in social climbing or strategic networking situations.
She's cosying up to the key players in her industry.
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