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Webster 1913 Edition


Snugly

Snug′ly

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adv.
In a snug manner; closely; safely.

Webster 1828 Edition


Snugly

SNUG'LY

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adv.
Closely; safely.

Definition 2024


snugly

snugly

English

Adverb

snugly (comparative more snugly, superlative most snugly)

  1. Tightly, with limited space to move, in a snug manner.
    The peg fit so snugly in the hole that it couldn't be pulled out by hand.
    • 2012 June 3, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Mr. Plow” (season 4, episode 9; originally aired 11/19/1992)”, in (Please provide the title of the work):
      He’s wrapped up snugly in a cozy bubble of self-regard, talking for his own sake more than anyone else’s.

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