SNUGLY

snugly

(adverb) fitting closely; “the vest fit snugly”

snugly

(adverb) safely protected; “concealed snugly in his hideout”

snugly

(adverb) warmly and comfortably sheltered; “sitting snugly by the fireside while the storm raged”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

snugly (comparative more snugly, superlative most snugly)

Tightly, with limited space to move, in a snug manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Snug"ly, adv.

Definition: In a snug manner; closely; safely.

SNUG

Snug, a. [Compar. Snugger; superl. Snuggest.] Etym: [Prov. E. snug tight, handsome; cf. Icel. snöggr smooth, ODan. snög neat, Sw. snugg.]

1. Close and warm; as, an infant lies snug.

2. Close; concealed; not exposed to notice. Lie snug, and hear what critics say. Swift.

3. Compact, convenient, and comfortable; as, a snug farm, house, or property.

Snug, n. (Mach.)

Definition: Same as Lug, n., 3.

Snug, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snugged; p. pr. & vb. n. Snugging().]

Definition: To lie close; to snuggle; to snudge; -- often with up, or together; as, a child snugs up to its mother.

Snug, v. t.

1. To place snugly. [R.] Goldsmith.

2. To rub, as twine or rope, so as to make it smooth and improve the finish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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