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   snug

   /snəɡ/

   adjective

   • 1. comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold: "she was safe and snug in Ruth's arms" Similar cozycomfortablewarmcheerfulwelcomingfriendlycongenialhospitablerelaxedrestfulreassuringintimateshelteredsecurehomelyinformal:comfyOpposite bleakunwelcoming
   • ▪ (of an income or employment) allowing one to live in comfort and comparative ease. archaic
   • 2. (especially of clothing) 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 cozily: North American "she tucks him in, snugging the blanket up to his chin"
   • ▪ settle comfortably and cozily: North American "the passengers snugged down among 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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   SNUG definition: 1. (of a person) feeling warm, comfortable, and protected, or (of a place, especially a small…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SNUG is snuggle, nestle. How to use snug in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Snug.

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

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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.

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

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   1. comfortably warm and well-protected; cosy. the children were snug in bed during the blizzard. 2. small but comfortable. a snug cottage. 3. well-ordered; compact. a snug boat. 4.

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   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. Large enough to provide ease and comfort. Webster's New World. Close-fitting. A snug jacket. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (6)

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   1. Comfortably sheltered and warm; cozy: The children were snug in their beds. 2. Small but well arranged: a snug apartment. See Synonyms at comfortable. 3. a. Closely secured and well built; compact: a snug little sailboat. b. Close-fitting: a snug jacket. c. Nautical Seaworthy. 4. a. Offering freedom from financial worry: a snug living. b.

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   Definition of snug adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    snug meaning, definition, what is snug: a room, building, or space that is snug ...: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarysnug | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    snug meaning: 1. warm and comfortable: 2. Snug clothes fit tightly: . Learn more.