Meaning & use

cushy

adjective·Everyday

Easy and comfortable, requiring little effort while offering good benefits.

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He landed a cushy office job with great pay and short hours.

Compared to farm work, the desk job felt cushy to her.

A note on using this word

Informal, often used with a hint of envy or mild disapproval, as if the ease was undeserved or lucky.

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