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   husky

   /ˈhʌski/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a voice or utterance) sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse: "his voice became a husky, erotic whisper" Similar throatygruffdeepgravellyhoarsecoarsecroakingcroakyroughrough-soundingthickgutturalharshraspingraspyOpposite shrillsoft
   • 2. (of a person) big and strong: "Paddy looked a husky, strong guy" Similar strongmuscularmusclymuscle-boundbrawnyheftyburlychunkystrappingthicksetsolidpowerfulheavyrobustruggedsturdyHerculeanbig and strongbroad-shoulderedwell builtpowerfully builtsolidly builtinformal:beefyhunkyhulkingrippedshreddedbuffdated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkOpposite puny
   • 3. like or consisting of a husk or husks: "the husky stem of a palm tree"

   Derivatives

   • 1. huskily adverb
   • 2. huskiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUSKY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HUSKY definition: 1. A voice that is husky is low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness: 2. A…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › huskyHusky Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Adjective (1) a voice that was husky from an afternoon of cheering on the team Adjective (2) a husky weight lifter the neighbors bought a fairly husky lawn mower for their small yard

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   Husky definition: big and strong; burly. . See examples of HUSKY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUSKY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone's voice is husky, it is low and rather rough, often in an attractive way.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUSKY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HUSKY meaning: 1. A voice that is husky is low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness: 2. A…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhusky adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   /ˈhʌski/ (comparative huskier, superlative huskiest) (of a person or their voice) sounding deep, quiet and rough, sometimes in an attractive way. She spoke in a husky whisper. Your voice has gone all husky. Sorry, I’m a bit husky today—I’ve got a sore throat. Take your English to the next level.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › huskyHusky - definition of husky by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (of a voice, an utterance, etc) slightly hoarse or rasping. 2. of, like, or containing husks. 3. informal big, strong, and well-built.