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Word: Snug
Speech Type: Adjective
late 16th century (originally in nautical use in the sense ‘shipshape, compact, prepared for bad weather’): probably of Low German or Dutch origin
snʌɡ
comfortable, warm, and cosy; well protected from the weather or cold
Short Definition:comfortable, warm, and cosy
Examples:- she was safe and snug in Ruth's arms
- a snug cottage
very tight or close-fitting
Short Definition:very tight or close-fitting
Examples:- a well-shaped hood for a snug fit
Word: Snug
Speech Type: Noun
snʌɡ
a small, comfortable public room in a pub or inn.
Short Definition:small, comfortable public room
Word: Snug
Speech Type: Verb
snʌɡ
place (something) safely or cosily
Short Definition:place something safely or cosily
Examples:- she tucks him in, snugging the blanket up to his chin
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