snug

/snʌg/
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snug

The cat is snug in its basket by the fireplace.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Comfortably warm, cozy, and sheltered: Describes a state or place that provides pleasant warmth, comfort, and protection, often within a small or confined space.
    • Fitting closely and comfortably: Describes something, especially clothing, that fits the body closely without being too tight or loose.
    • Well-constructed and secure: Describes something that is built tightly and offers safety or good protection.
    • Hidden or concealed: Describes something that is kept safely out of sight.

  2. Noun:

    • A small, secluded room: Refers to a small, private, and cozy room, often in a pub or inn.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • We spent a snug evening by the fireplace. (Describes a warm, cozy situation.)
    • The sweater was a snug fit. (Describes clothing that fits closely and comfortably.)
    • The boat was snug in the harbor during the storm. (Describes a secure, protected state.)
    • The documents were kept snug in the safe. (Describes something concealed securely.)

  • Noun:

    • They had a drink in the snug at the back of the pub. (Refers to a small, private room.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Snug as a bug in a rug": An idiom meaning extremely cozy, comfortable, and secure.

    • With a hot drink and a good book, I was as snug as a bug in a rug.

  • "Snug down": To make something secure or battened down, especially on a ship.

    • The crew snugged down the hatches before the storm hit.
Variants and Related Words

  • Snugly (adverb): In a snug manner.

    • The child was tucked snugly into bed.

  • Snugness (noun): The quality or state of being snug.

    • The snugness of the cabin made it a perfect winter retreat.
Synonyms
  • Cozy: Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
  • Comfortable: Providing physical ease and relaxation.
  • Tight-fitting: Fitting closely to the body (for clothing).
  • Secluded: Sheltered and private.
Related Phrases

  • Snug fit: A fit that is close and comfortable.

    • The lid is a snug fit on the jar.

  • Snug harbor: A safe, protected harbor; also used metaphorically for a place of safety.

    • After his travels, home was his snug harbor.
snug

The cat is snug in its basket by the fireplace.

Adjective
  1. enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
    • a cozy nook near the fire
    • snug in bed
    • a snug little apartment
  2. well and tightly constructed
    • a snug house
    • a snug little sailboat
  3. fitting closely but comfortably
    • a close fit
  4. offering safety; well protected or concealed
    • a snug harbor
    • a snug hideout
Noun
  1. a small secluded room

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