Definition of snug - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cosyUK comfortably warm and well-protectedUK
- The cat lay snug in its bed.
2.
close-fittingfitting closely but comfortably
- She wore a snug sweater that hugged her figure.
3.
compactsmall but comfortable
- They lived in a snug apartment downtown.
Noun
1.
cozy areaUK small comfortable room or spaceUK
- He read his book in the snug corner of the library..
2.
hospitalityUK small comfortable room in a pubUK
- We sat in the snug and enjoyed our drinks.
Verb
1.
securityfit something tightly so it stays secure against movement
- They snugged the tent against the wind.
2.
nauticalDated UK prepare a vessel for a stormDated UK
- The crew snugged the ship for the storm.
Images of snug
small comfortable room or space 
small comfortable room in a pub
Expressions with snug
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Origin of snug
Scandinavian, snugga (compact)
Terms with snug included in their meaning
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snug fit
fitting closely to the body
sports
eyewear for skiing with a snug fit against the face
fit
very close or snug
winter hat
snug woolen hat for cold weather, sometimes with a tail or tassel
snug
wrapped warmly and comfortably
clothing
containing elastic for a snug fit
home
cozy or snug place resembling a bird's nest
clothing
men's underwear combining snug fit and longer legs
shelter
small snug place offering shelter or retreat
bedding
placed securely in a snug position
kids den
snug little structure for youngsters to play or withdraw
men's underwear
men's briefs with a snug fit and good support
men's underwear
snug briefs for men or boys
comfortable spot
cozy or snug place
clothing
snug calf-length trousers for casual wear
baby care
absorbent baby garment with elastic edges for a snug fit
clothing
men's underwear with a snug fit
clothing
men's snug-fitting underwear
clothing
men's snug white underwear
winter wear
snug woolen cap with a tail or tassel
shelter
being in a snug or sheltered position
expression
very close-fitting or snug on the body
adjust clothing
make a collar more snug
fashion
pants with a snug fit and narrow leg opening
Examples of snug in a sentence
The children were snug in their sleeping bags. The snug boots kept her feet warm. He bought a snug hat for the winter. She found a snug cabin beside the lake. The baby slept in a snug little bed. They chatted in the snug by the fireplace.
The snug was perfect for a quiet evening. The snug was perfect for our private meeting. They reserved the snug for the birthday celebration. She snugged the blanket around the baby. He snugged the boat to the dock securely. They snugged the yacht as the storm approached. The sailors snugged everything down before the gale hit.
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- French:douillet, coin douillet, ...
- German:kuschelig, gemütliche Ecke, ...
- Italian:comodo, spazio confortevole, ...
- Spanish:acogedor, rincón acogedor, ...
- Portuguese:aconchegado, recanto, ...
- Chinese:舒适的, 温馨的小空间, ...
- Japanese:居心地の良い, 居心地の良い場所, ...
- Arabic:دَافِئ, رُكْن مُريح, ...
- Hebrew:חַם וְנָעִים, פִּנָּה נְעִימָה, ...
- Russian:уютный, уютный уголок, ...
- Ukrainian:затишний, затишний куточок, ...
- Hindi:आरामदेह, आरामदायक कोना, ...
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