How do you use "Cushy" in a sentence?

He's got a cushy job—barely does anything. That sounds like a cushy number. Life's pretty cushy when you're rich.

Cushy

Q: What does "Cushy" mean?

Easy and comfortable, requiring little effort A cushy job or situation is comfortable, well-paid relative to effort, or generally favorable. Often implies getting an easy deal.

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Meaning: Easy and comfortable, requiring little effort

轻松舒适的，几乎不费力的

Fácil y cómodo, que requiere poco esfuerzo

楽で快適な、ほとんど努力を必要としない

편하고 안락한, 별로 노력이 필요 없는

A cushy job or situation is comfortable, well-paid relative to effort, or generally favorable. Often implies getting an easy deal.

cushy的工作或处境很舒适，相对于付出来说报酬很好，或者总体上很有利。通常暗示得到了轻松的好差事。

Un trabajo o situación 'cushy' es cómodo, bien pagado en relación al esfuerzo o generalmente favorable. A menudo implica conseguir un trato fácil.

cushyな仕事や状況は快適で、努力に対して報酬が良い、または全般的に恵まれている。楽な条件を得ていることを暗示することが多い。

편안하고, 노력 대비 보수가 좋거나, 전반적으로 유리한 직업이나 상황을 가리킨다. 종종 쉽게 좋은 조건을 얻었다는 뉘앙스를 담고 있다.

Examples

He's got a cushy job—barely does anything.
他有个轻松的工作——几乎什么都不用干
Tiene un chollo de trabajo: apenas hace nada
彼は楽な仕事についている——ほとんど何もしていない
그는 편한 직장에 다녀—거의 아무것도 안 해.
That sounds like a cushy number.
那听起来是个美差
Eso suena a un chollo
それは楽そうな仕事だね
그건 꿀 같은 자리인 것 같은데.
Life's pretty cushy when you're rich.
有钱的时候日子挺舒服的
La vida es muy cómoda cuando eres rico
お金持ちだと生活は楽なもんだ
부자면 인생이 꽤 편하지.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʊʃi/

Usage Guide

Context: ease, comfort, jobs

Tone: envious, casual

✓ Do Say

A cushy job
轻松的工作
Un chollo de trabajo
楽な仕事
편한 직장
Cushy number
美差
Un chollo
おいしい仕事
꿀 같은 자리

✗ Don't Say

Can imply undeserved ease
可能暗示不配得到的轻松
Puede implicar una facilidad inmerecida
不当に楽であることを暗示することがある
과분한 편안함을 암시할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

None—widely understood

Origin & History

From Hindi 'khush' meaning pleasant or happy, brought back by British soldiers from India. Became common British slang by early 20th century.

Etymology: From Hindi 'khush' (pleasant)

First recorded: Early 20th century from India

Cultural Context

Era: Early 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common in workplace discussions

Regional notes: British and Australian primarily.

Variations

CushyCushy jobCushy number