I. ˈsnəg verb
( snugged ; snug·ging )
Etymology: snug (II)
Date: 1583
intransitive verb
: snuggle , nestle
snug down for bed
transitive verb
1. : to cause to fit closely
2. : to make snug
3. : hide 1
4. : to secure by fastening or lashing down
II. adjective
( 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
III. noun
Etymology: short for snuggery
Date: 1860
British : a small private room or compartment in a pub