adj.
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: snug · ger ; snug · gest
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish snygg tidy
Date: circa 1595
1 a of a ship : manifesting seaworthiness : TAUT b : TRIM , NEAT c : fitting closely and comfortably <a snug coat>
2 a : enjoying or affording warm secure shelter or cover and opportunity for ease and contentment <a snug cottage> b : marked by cordiality and secure privacy
3 : affording a degree of comfort and ease <a snug income>
4 : offering safe concealment <a snug hideout>
synonyms see COMFORTABLE
– snug adverb
– snug · ly adverb
– snug · ness noun