Gen Alpha slang · Noun
cozymaxxing
Meaning
Cozymaxxing is Gen Alpha slang for making something as cosy as possible.
Where it came from
Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year report says The New York Times first noted it in late 2025. It can be earnest or ironic.
Tone check
Harmless.
Checked against: Dictionary.com, Word of the Year 2026.
Added to this dictionary 2 November 2026
Used in a sentence
"blanket, film, snacks — cozymaxxing tonight"
Peak: 2025–2026
Safe for adults to use
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