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Definition of cushy

cushy

/ˈkʊʃ.i/
cush · y
Adverb:cushily
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• adjective

1

Undemanding, easy, or secure, typically providing comfort or good pay for minimal effort (especially of a job, post, or situation).

Example

"After years of grueling fieldwork, he was delighted to land a cushy administrative position at headquarters."

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• Rhymes for cushy

• Nearby Words

cushion spurge
cushioning
cushiony
cushy
cusk
cusp
cuss

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the early 20th century as British military slang during World War I, the word is borrowed from Urdu and Hindi 'khush' (meaning 'pleasant' or 'happy'), which itself derives from Persian 'khvash'. Its English adoption was also reinforced by phonetic association with the word 'cushion'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cushy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cushy
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