snug
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Adj — Warm, cosy, and comfortable.
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Etymology
From dialectal English snug (“tight, handsome”), perhaps from Old Norse snøggr, from Proto-Germanic *snawwuz (“short, quick, fast”). Compare Icelandic snöggur (“smooth”), Danish snög (“neat”), Swedish snygg (“handsome, nice-looking”). Compare also English snudge (“to nestle, remain snug and quiet”).
Full origin of snug →Frequently asked questions
What does “snug” mean?
The word “snug” means warm, cosy, and comfortable. In plain terms, cosy and warm, or tightly fitted with no room to spare.
How do you pronounce “snug”?
“Snug” is pronounced snuhg (/snʌɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snug” in a sentence?
Here is “snug” used in a sentence: “We felt snug by the fire with hot chocolate in hand.”
What part of speech is “snug”?
“Snug” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “snug” have?
“Snug” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: warm, cosy, and comfortable.