snug Meaning & Definition
What Does Snug Mean?
Snug is an adjective that means Warm and comfortable; cosy. It is also used to mean Satisfactory. As a noun, it means A small, comfortable back room in a pub. As a verb, it means To make secure or snug.
Word Facts for Snug
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /snʌɡ/ |
| Synonyms | close, secure and comfortable |
| Plural | snugs |
| Comparative / superlative | snugger, snuggest |
| Verb forms | snugs, snugging, snugged |
Snug Definition (Adjective)
- Warm and comfortable; cosy.
I felt snug tucked up in my snug bed.
- Satisfactory.
- Close-fitting.
- Close; concealed; not exposed to notice.
Snug as a Noun
- A small, comfortable back room in a pub.
- A lug.
Snug as a Verb
- To make secure or snug.
- To snuggle or nestle.
- To make smooth.
Synonyms of Snug
Snug synonyms and antonyms →Snug in a Sentence
I felt snug tucked up in my snug bed.
Word Forms & Grammar
snug (comparative snugger, superlative snuggest)
snug (plural snugs)
snug (third-person singular simple present snugs, present participle snugging, simple past and past participle snugged)
Words That Rhyme With Snug
Origin of Snug
From dialectal English snug (“tight, handsome”), perhaps from Old Norse snøggr, from Proto-Germanic *snawwuz (“short, quick, fast”). Compare Icelandic snöggur (“smooth”), Danish snög (“neat”), Swedish snygg (“handsome, nice-looking”). Compare also English snudge (“to nestle, remain snug and quiet”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Snug
Is snug an adjective or a noun?
Snug is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for snug?
Close synonyms of snug are close, secure and comfortable. See the full list of snug synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of snug?
The plural of snug is snugs.
What is the past tense of snug?
The past tense of snug is snugged. The present participle is snugging.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of snug?
The comparative form is snugger and the superlative form is snuggest.