cozying
/ˈkoʊziɪŋ/
verb
- To make oneself comfortable and warm, often in a small or snug space.
- She was cozying up on the couch with a blanket and a good book.
- The cat kept cozying into the pile of laundry fresh from the dryer.
- After a long hike, they spent the evening cozying by the fireplace.
- To try to become friendly or intimate with someone, often for personal gain.
- Politicians often start cozying to influential donors before an election.
- The new intern was cozying up to the manager to get a better assignment.
- He accused his rival of cozying to the media for favorable coverage.