snug
/snʌɡ/
verb
- To settle into a warm, comfortable position; to snuggle.
- She snugged deeper into the soft armchair.
- They snugged together under the blanket to watch the movie.
- The puppy snugged against its mother for warmth.
- To make something fit closely or securely.
- He snugged the rope around the post.
- The mechanic snugged the bolt with a wrench.
- She snugged the hat down over her ears.
adjective
- Comfortable, warm, and cozy, especially in a small or protected space.
- We stayed in a snug little cabin in the mountains.
- She pulled the blanket up to her chin and felt snug and safe.
- The cat found a snug spot by the fireplace.
- Fitting closely and comfortably; not too loose or too tight.
- He wore a snug sweater under his jacket.
- The lid fits snug on the jar.
- These boots are snug but not uncomfortable.
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noun
- A small, cozy room or space, especially in a pub or house.
- The old inn had a snug with wooden benches.
- They sat in the snug near the fireplace.
- He reserved the snug for a quiet dinner.