cosies up
Nestles in close
To cosy up is to move close for warmth or affection: The cat cosied up to the radiator.
More often, it describes cultivating a relationship for advantage: The company has been cosying up to regulators.
The phrase suggests intimacy that may be strategic rather than genuine.
Also spelled cozies up.
- befriendsForms a companionship
- schmoozesEngages in ingratiating conversation
- butters upFlatters for advantage
- nestlesSettles in snugly
- ingratiatesSeeks favor through flattery
sidles · huddles · flatters · plays nice · snuggles · allies · curries favor · associates · aligns · fraternizes · mingles · bonds · maneuvers · leans in · appeases · makes nice · affectionate · influences
cosies uppulls away
Increases distance from
backs off · withdraws · retreats · shies away · recoils
cosies upcold-shoulders
Deliberately ignores socially
snubs · rebuffs · spurns · shuns · freezes out
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