HUSKY


Meaning of HUSKY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hʌski ]

( huskier, huskiest, huskies)

1.

If someone’s voice is husky , it is low and rather rough, often in an attractive way.

His voice was husky with grief.

...Dietrich’s deep, husky voice.

ADJ

• huski‧ly

‘Ready?’ I asked huskily.

ADV : ADV after v

2.

If you describe a man as husky , you think that he is tall, strong, and attractive. ( INFORMAL )

...a very husky young man, built like a football player.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

A husky is a strong, furry dog, which is used to pull sledges across snow.

N-COUNT

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