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- Dictionaryhusky/ˈhʌski/
adjective
- 1. (of a voice or utterance) sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse: "his voice became a husky, erotic whisper" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person) big and strong: "Paddy looked a husky, strong guy" Similar Opposite
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Husky is a general term for a dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. It refers to a traditional northern type, notable for its cold-weather tolerance and overall hardiness.
HUSKY definition: 1. A voice that is husky is low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness: 2. A…. Learn more.
If you describe someone, especially a man, as husky, you think that they are tall, strong, and attractive. [informal] ...a very husky young man, built like a football player. Synonyms: muscular, powerful, strapping, rugged [US, Canadian] More Synonyms of husky. 3. countable noun.
Define husky. husky synonyms, husky pronunciation, husky translation, English dictionary definition of husky. adj. husk·i·er , husk·i·est 1. Hoarse or rough in quality: a voice husky with emotion.
HUSKY meaning: 1. A voice that is husky is low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness: 2. A…. Learn more.
Adjective (1) a voice that was husky from an afternoon of cheering on the team Adjective (2) a husky weight lifter the neighbors bought a fairly husky lawn mower for their small yard
husky. adjective. /ˈhʌski/. /ˈhʌski/. (comparative huskier, superlative huskiest) (of a person or their voice) sounding deep, quiet and rough, sometimes in an attractive way. She spoke in a husky whisper. Your voice has gone all husky. Sorry, I’m a bit husky today—I’ve got a sore throat.
(of the voice) having a semiwhispered vocal tone; somewhat hoarse, as when speaking with a cold or from grief or passion. Synonyms: throaty, rasping, gruff, harsh. like, covered with, or full of husks. made in a size meant for the larger or heavier than average boy: size 18 husky pants. for, pertaining to, or wearing clothing in this size:
made in a size meant for the larger or heavier than average boy: size 18 husky pants. for, pertaining to, or wearing clothing in this size: the husky department; husky boys. See more
husky definition: 1. A husky voice is low and rough but usually sounds attractive. 2. A husky man or boy is big and…. Learn more.
