snug

adjective
UK: /snʌɡ/
US: /snʌɡ/

  1. Comfortable, warm, and safe.

    1. I felt snug in my bed last night.
    2. The kittens were snug and warm inside the basket during the storm.

  2. Fitting closely but comfortably.

    1. The glove fits snug on my hand.
    2. She wore a snug jacket to protect herself from the cold wind.

Synonyms

cozy comfortable tight close-fitting
snug verb

  1. To curl up or settle into a comfortable position.

    1. I like to snug with my dog.
    2. We snug up together on the sofa to watch a movie.
snug adverb

  1. In a snug manner.

    1. The blanket fits snug around me.
    2. The lid fits snug on the container, preventing any leakage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snug" in English means: Comfortable, warm, and safe., Fitting closely but comfortably..

The phonetic transcription of "snug" is /snʌɡ/ in British English and /snʌɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snug": cozy, comfortable, tight, close-fitting.

Example usage of "snug": "I felt snug in my bed last night.". More examples on the page.