1 C1 idiomatic informal
To gently keep someone comfortable, cooperative, or reassured, typically so they do not cause difficulty.
"We need to cosy the investors along until the project is ready to launch."
separable
cosy along
C1 informal separable transitive
To gently reassure or encourage someone along, keeping them comfortable and cooperative, often over a period of time.
In plain English
To gently keep someone happy and cooperative, usually so they continue to go along with something.
What does "cosy along" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To make things cosy (warm and comfortable) as someone moves along.
Actually means
To gently keep someone happy and cooperative, usually so they continue to go along with something.
Usage tip
Rare and not widely documented. British informal. The sense is of guiding or keeping someone comfortable without forcing them. Learners are unlikely to encounter this except in older or literary British text. Prefer 'keep someone on side' or 'reassure' in most contexts.
Words that pair with "cosy along"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
client partner investor colleague
How to conjugate "cosy along"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
cosy along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cosies along
he/she/it
Past simple
cosied along
yesterday
Past participle
cosied along
have + pp
-ing form
cosying along
continuous
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