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- Dictionarysnug/snʌɡ/
adjective
- 1. comfortable, warm, and cosy; well protected from the weather or cold: "she was safe and snug in Ruth's arms" Similar Opposite
- 2. very tight or close-fitting: "a well-shaped hood for a snug fit" Similar Opposite
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"
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SNUG definition: 1. (of a person) feeling warm, comfortable, and protected, or (of a place, especially a small…. Learn more.
Snug definition: warmly comfortable or cozy, as a place, accommodations, etc.. See examples of SNUG used in a sentence.
The meaning of SNUG is snuggle, nestle. How to use snug in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Snug.
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.
When talking about clothing, snug means fitting tightly. Clothing may be snug on purpose, like a bathing suit, or it may be snug because it’s in fact too small. If you’re “snug as a bug in a rug,” you’re as cozy as can be, or metaphorically speaking, in a very comfortable position in life.
(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.
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.
Definition of snug adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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)
pleasant or agreeable, especially in a small, exclusive way: a snug coterie of writers. enabling one to live in comfort: a snug fortune. secret; concealed; well-hidden: a snug hideout.
