cushy

adjective

ˈku̇-shē How to pronounce cushy (audio)
cushier; cushiest
Synonyms of cushynext
: entailing little hardship or difficulty
a cushy job with a high salary
cushily
ˈku̇-shə-lē How to pronounce cushy (audio)
adverb

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His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government. a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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The merger threatens to push production further abroad amid an already ongoing exodus, as well as to other states with cushy tax incentives. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 Memory foam sandals, ballet slippers, and other cushy styles are on sale, too. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 For both, the pursuit of an ace despite their relatively cushy status in the standings represented admirable ambition. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 The Renegauge is a relatively heavy gas gun with a cushy stock that comes with adjustments for length of pull and comb height so the shooter can fit the gun to them. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cushy

Word History

Etymology

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cushy was in 1895

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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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