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Snug Definition & Meaning

snug
adjective
  1. offering safety; well protected or concealed; "a snug harbor"; "a snug hideout"
  2. fitting closely but comfortably; "a close fit"
  3. well and tightly constructed; "a snug house"; "a snug little sailboat"
  4. 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"
noun
  1. a small secluded room

"Snug" in song lyrics

See how snug is used in real songs:

  • "Now the cheek, give a hug, snug"
    Digital Underground f/ KRS-One — Cyber Teeth Tigers
  • "And crawls at my booty all warm and snug"
    Insane Clown Posse — Get Off Me, Dog!
  • "When my arm fits through the sleeve perfectly snug"
    Mortisabstract — Ezra Trip

Words that rhyme with snug

Usage tips for "snug"

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Frequently asked questions

What does snug mean?
offering safety; well protected or concealed; "a snug harbor"; "a snug hideout" fitting closely but comfortably; "a close fit" well and tightly constructed; "a snug house"; "a snug little sailboat" 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" a small secluded room
What part of speech is snug?
Snug is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does snug have?
Snug has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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