What does "cushy" mean?

Making few demands; comfortable, easy.

What is a synonym for "cushy"?

Common synonyms include: easy, casual, clear, comfortable, comfy, commodious.

//ˈkʊʃi// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Adjective

1
Making few demands; comfortable, easy. informal
"This is a really cushy job. Mostly I just sit around drinking tea."
2
Comfortable, often in a way that will suit a person's body; ergonomic. US

Adjective

1
not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship wordnet

"This is a really cushy job. Mostly I just sit around drinking tea."

Borrowed from Hindustani خوشی (xośī) / ख़ुशी (xuśī), from Classical Persian خوشی (xuši, “happiness”).

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