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January 12, 2019 Word of the Day

snug /ˈsnʌg/ adjective
snug
/ˈsnʌg/
adjective

snugger; snuggest

The dog is snug under the blankets.
The dog is snug under the blankets.
Definition of SNUG

[also more snug; most snug]

1 : fitting closely and often too tightly

  • a snug coat

  • The shoes were too snug.

  • These jeans are snug around the hips.

2 : providing or enjoying warmth, shelter, and comfort : COZY

  • a snug little apartment/room

  • We were snug in the cabin.

  • She felt snug under the warm blanket.

  • The children were snug in their beds.

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