snug

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of being comfortable and cozy, often in a small, enclosed space.

  - "The kittens curled up in a snug ball of fur."
  - "The cabin was warm and snug, shielding us from the storm."

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Pronunciation

1. /snʌɡ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clingy , figure-hugging , form-fitting , covered , tect , acceptable , good enough , comfy , cosy , cozy , cushy , gemütlich

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snug
hug , bug , mug

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Variants

List of all variants of snug that leads to same result
snug , snugged , snugging , snugs , snugger , snuggest , snugly , snugness , snugnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'safe' or 'protected' in Old English, eventually coming to mean 'cozy' or 'comfortable' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'snug as a bug in a rug' is a popular idiom meaning to be very comfortable and content.

2. The word 'snug' is also used in sailing to describe a boat that fits tightly into its berth.

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Related Concepts

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1. comfortable: Related concept of feeling at ease and relaxed.

2. cozy: A state of feeling warm and content in a small, enclosed space.

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Culture

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In literature, 'snug' has been used to describe warm, cozy environments and feelings of safety and security.

How to Memorize "snug"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, cozy space where you feel safe and comfortable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snug' with feelings of warmth, comfort, and safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Snowy Nights Under Glowing' to recall the feeling of being snug.

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