cose

cose

She cose on the sofa with a book.

Definition
  1. Verb (intransitive):
    • To settle comfortably: "cose" means to sit or lie in a comfortable, relaxed position, often implying a cozy or snug arrangement.
    • To nestle: To be in a warm, comfortable, or sheltered place.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • After a long day, she likes to cose on the sofa with a good book. (She settles comfortably on the sofa.)
    • The cat coses in the sunbeam on the windowsill. (The cat lies comfortably in a warm spot.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to cose up": to make oneself comfortable in a confined or cozy space.
    • The children cosed up together under the blanket during the storm. (They nestled together for warmth and comfort.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Cosey (adj, noun): (variant of "cozy") comfortable, warm, and snug; also a cover for a teapot to keep it warm.

    • The little cottage was very cosey. (The cottage was comfortably warm.)
    • She used a tea cosey to keep the pot hot. (A padded cover for a teapot.)

  • Cosing (present participle): the act of settling comfortably.

    • Cosing by the fire is a winter pleasure. (The act of sitting cozily.)
Synonyms
  • Nestle: to settle or lie comfortably within something.
  • Snuggle: to lie close and comfortably to someone or something.
  • Cuddle: to hold close for warmth or affection (often used for people or animals).
  • Settle: to sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
Phrasal Verbs

  • Cose down: to become comfortable and relaxed, especially before sleeping.

    • He cosed down in his armchair and soon fell asleep. (He settled into a comfortable position.)

  • Cose in: to move into a comfortable position, often in a group.

    • The puppies cosed in together for warmth. (They nestled close to each other.)
Related Idioms
  • Cose as a bug in a rug: an old-fashioned idiom meaning extremely comfortable and warm.
    • With a fire burning and a cup of tea, she was as cose as a bug in a rug. (She was very snug and comfortable.)

Note: The word "cose" is rare in modern English and is primarily used in dialects or older texts. It is more commonly encountered in its variant forms like "cozy" (adjective) or "cosy" (chiefly British spelling). The verb form is nearly obsolete but may appear in literary or poetic contexts.