单词 | snug |
释义 | snug —snugly, adv. —snugness, n. /snug/, adj., snugger, snuggest, v. , snugged, snugging, adv. , n. adj. 1. warmly comfortable or cozy, as a place, accommodations, etc.: a snug little house. 2. fitting closely, as a garment: a snug jacket. 3. more or less compact or limited in size, and sheltered or warm: a snug harbor. 4. trim, neat, or compactly arranged, as a ship or its parts. 5. comfortably circumstanced, as persons. 6. pleasant or agreeable, esp. in a small, exclusive way: a snug coterie of writers. 7. enabling one to live in comfort: a snug fortune. 8. secret; concealed; well-hidden: a snug hideout. v.i. 9. to lie closely or comfortably; nestle. v.t. 10. to make snug. 11. Naut. to prepare for a storm by taking in sail, lashing deck gear, etc. (usually fol. by down). adv. 12. in a snug manner: The shirt fit snug around the neck. n. 13. Brit. a small, secluded room in a tavern, as for private parties. [1575-85; perh. < ON snøggr short-haired; c. Sw snygg neat] Syn. 4. tidy, ordered, orderly. 6. intimate, cozy. 9. cuddle, snuggle. 10. settle, arrange. 11. secure. |
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