cosy up to
To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another…To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace.
He forgot the whole argument when she cosied up to him on the couch.
The kitten cosied up to the gruff old hound, and all resistance disappeared.
(broadly, transitive)To form a relationship with some one or some thing for the purpose of obtaining some benefit.
It is often suggested that politicians are too inclined to cosy up to big business in order to receive funds for election expenses.
The sales guys might be able to cosy up to the customers, but they are inexperienced in technical support.
Translations
1 languagesForms
cosies up to, cosying up to, cosied up to, cosied up to| Base form | cosy up to · to cosy up to |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | cosies up to |
| Present participle | cosying up to |
| Past simple | cosied up to |
| Past participle | cosied up to |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle