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   snug

   /snʌɡ/

   adjective

   • 1. comfortable, warm, and cosy; well protected from the weather or cold: "she was safe and snug in Ruth's arms" Similar cosycomfortablewarmcheerfulwelcomingfriendlycongenialhospitablerelaxedrestfulreassuringintimateshelteredsecurehomelyinformal:comfyOpposite bleakunwelcoming
   • ▪ (of an income or employment) allowing one to live in comfort and comparative ease. archaic
   • 2. very tight or close-fitting: "a well-shaped hood for a snug fit" Similar tightclose-fittingfigure-huggingskintightslinkyclosesheathinformal:sprayed onOpposite loose

   noun

   • 1. a small, comfortable public room in a pub or inn. British

   verb

   • 1. place (something) safely or cosily: North American "she tucks him in, snugging the blanket up to his chin"
   • ▪ settle comfortably and cosily: North American "the passengers snugged down amongst the cargo"

   Word Origin late 16th century (originally in nautical use in the sense ‘shipshape, compact, prepared for bad weather’): probably of Low German or Dutch origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. snugness noun

   Scrabble Points: 5

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

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   (of a person) feeling warm, comfortable, and protected, or (of a place, especially a small place) giving feelings of warmth, comfort, and protection: We curled up in bed, all snug and warm, and listened to the storm outside. I bet your feet are nice and snug in your fur-lined boots! Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

   • English (US)

     SNUG meaning: 1. (of a person) feeling warm, comfortable,...

   • Znaczenie Snug, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SNUG definicja: 1. (of a person) feeling warm, comfortable,...

   • Snugly

     SNUGLY definition: 1. in a way that feels warm, comfortable,...

   • Snug Spanish Translation

     SNUG translate: cómodo, abrigado, ajustado, caliente...

   • Snug: French Translation

     SNUG translate: douillet/-ette, ajusté/-ée, confortable,...

   • Snug: Russian Translation

     SNUG translate: уютный , обтягивающий . Learn more in the...

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word snug as a verb, adjective, adverb, and noun. See synonyms, examples, and related articles for snug.

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   Snug definition: warmly comfortable or cozy, as a place, accommodations, etc.. See examples of SNUG used in a sentence.

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

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   Snug means warm and comfortable, or fitting closely or tightly. It can also be a small room in a pub, or a nautical term for a peg that prevents a bolt from turning.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › snugSnug - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Snug describes something that's comfortable and cozy. During a snowstorm you may take shelter in your snug cottage in front of the fireplace. When talking about clothing, snug means fitting tightly.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsnug adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Snug means warm, comfortable and protected, especially from the cold. It can also mean fitting somebody or something closely. See synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › snugSnug Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Noun. Idiom. Filter. adjective. snugger, snuggest. Protected from the weather or the cold; warm and cozy. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Small but well arranged; compact and convenient; neat; trim. A snug cottage. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Closely secured and well built; compact. A snug little sailboat. American Heritage.