Cushy

usgb/ˈkʊʃi/
adjective

Easy and comfortable.

He got a cushy job in the city.
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Often appears as...

  • cushy job
  • cushy life
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Informal Usage

The word 'cushy' is informal and used in casual conversations or writing.

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I love weekends, it's nice to have a cushy time without work.
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Possibly Negative

'Cushy' can sometimes imply that someone is not working as hard as they could be.

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Some say he doesn't deserve his cushy lifestyle.
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Emotional Connotation

Using 'cushy' can express envy or desire for comfort, or lightly tease someone.

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Must be nice in your cushy new office while we're in the old building!
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