How do you use "Cushy number" in a sentence?

He's got a cushy number in the supply depot. That desk job is a right cushy number. Looking for a cushy number, are you?

Cushy number

Q: What does "Cushy number" mean?

An easy, comfortable job or position A comfortable assignment or job that requires little effort. Originally military slang for a safe posting away from combat.

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: An easy, comfortable job or position

轻松舒适的工作或职位

Un trabajo o puesto fácil y cómodo

楽で快適な仕事やポジション

편하고 쉬운 일자리나 자리

A comfortable assignment or job that requires little effort. Originally military slang for a safe posting away from combat.

不需要太多努力的舒适任务或工作。最初是军事俚语，指远离战斗的安全岗位。

Una asignación o trabajo cómodo que requiere poco esfuerzo. Originalmente argot militar para un destino seguro lejos del combate.

労力がほとんど不要な快適な任務や仕事。元々は戦闘から離れた安全な配置を指す軍事スラング。

노력이 거의 필요 없는 편안한 업무나 보직. 원래 전투에서 벗어난 안전한 배치를 뜻하는 군대 속어였다.

Examples

He's got a cushy number in the supply depot.
他在补给仓库有个轻松的差事
Tiene un chollo en el almacén de suministros
彼は補給倉庫で楽な仕事に就いている
그는 보급 창고에서 편한 자리를 잡았다.
That desk job is a right cushy number.
那份坐办公室的工作真是个美差
Ese trabajo de oficina es un auténtico chollo
あのデスクワークは本当に楽な仕事だ
저 사무직은 정말 편한 자리야.
Looking for a cushy number, are you?
你在找轻松的差事吧？
¿Buscas un chollo?
楽な仕事を探しているのか？
편한 자리를 찾고 있는 거야?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: workplace, informal

Tone: envious, sometimes critical

✓ Do Say

Got a cushy number
找到了轻松的差事
Tiene un chollo
楽な仕事に就いた
편한 자리를 잡았어
That's a cushy number
那是个美差
Eso es un chollo
あれは楽な仕事だ
그건 편한 자리야

✗ Don't Say

Can imply laziness
可能暗示偷懒
Puede insinuar pereza
怠惰を暗示することがある
게으름을 암시할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Being too openly envious

Origin & History

From Hindi/Urdu 'khush' (pleasant) via British Indian Army. A 'cushy number' was originally a safe military posting away from the front lines. Extended to any easy job.

Etymology: Hindi/Urdu khush (pleasant) + number (assignment)

First recorded: WWI era

Cultural Context

Era: WWI onwards

Generation: All generations

Social background: Working and middle class

Pop culture: British workplace culture

Regional notes: British expression.

Variations

Cushy numberA cushy number