cozy up to
Seek someone's warmth
To cozy up to someone is to ingratiate yourself with them, typically for personal gain.
The phrase suggests cultivating closeness that may be insincere: She's been cozying up to the boss lately.
It can also describe physical proximity—snuggling or settling in close to someone: The cat cozied up to me on the couch.
- flatterPraise to please
- ingratiateSeek another's approval
- kiss up toFlatter for favor
- befriendForm a companionship
- approachWay of handling something
snuggle · cuddle · bond · court · nestle · charm · play nice · network · rub elbows · manipulate · schmooze · cajole · wheedle · persuade · maneuver · embrace · exploit · coax
cozy up toshun
Deliberately keep away
cold-shoulder · rebuff · spurn · alienate · avoid
cozy up tostand up to
Confront without retreating
confront · challenge · defy · oppose · intimidate
cozy, cozier, coziest, cozily, coziness, cosy, cosiest, cosily