snug
gb/snˈʌɡ/ us/snˈʌɡ/
B1
Inglese
~ 9000
meghitt, kuckós, kényelmes, szoros, passzos, testhezálló, biztonságban, védett, szeparé, elkülönített pubrész, meghúz, rászorít, szorosabbra húz, anyagi biztonságban van, jómódú
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] feels snug; a snug [room/place/space]
We spent the evening in a snug little cabin by the lake.
Az estét egy meghitt kis faházban töltöttük a tó mellett.
She pulled the blanket up to her chin and felt snug in bed.
Az álláig húzta a takarót, és jó melegen, kényelmesen érezte magát az ágyban.
The dog looked snug in his basket by the fire.
It was snowing outside, but we were snug inside with hot chocolate.
They built a snug corner in the living room with cushions and a lamp.
Esempi per chi studia
The baby is snug in her warm bed.
A baba kényelmesen, jó melegben fekszik az ágyában.
We sat in a snug room and drank tea.
Egy meghitt szobában ültünk, és teát ittunk.
I feel snug under this thick blanket.
The cat is snug in the box.
They made a snug place to read near the window.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "snug" to talk only about size and forget the idea of comfort. "Snug" in this sense always suggests pleasant warmth and safety, not just that a place is small. Also, learners may say *"I sleep snug"* instead of the adverb *"I sleep snugly"* when describing how they sleep.
Significato
warm, cozy, and sheltered
Collocazioni
snug room
|snug little house
|warm and snug
|safe and snug
|feel snug
|keep [someone] snug
Sinonimi
cozy (Very common word; strongly focuses on comfort and pleasant feeling, similar to this sense.)
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comfortable (More general and less about small or enclosed spaces than "snug".)
Contrari
drafty (Describes a place where cold air enters, the opposite of warm and snug.)
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exposed (Lacking shelter or protection, the opposite of feeling snug and protected.)
Temi
daily life
|home
|weather
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Warm, comfortable, and safe, usually in a small place.
Warm, comfortable, and sheltered, especially in a small or enclosed space.
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
a snug [fit/coat/shirt]; snug around [body part]
These shoes are a bit snug, but I think they will stretch.
Ezek a cipők egy kicsit szorosak, de szerintem tágulni fognak.
The dress has a snug fit around the hips.
A ruha csípőnél szorosan illeszkedik.
Make sure the helmet is snug on your head before you ride.
He wore a snug T-shirt that showed his muscles.
The lid should be snug so that no air can get in.
Esempi per chi studia
My boots are snug, but they are not painful.
A csizmám szoros, de nem fáj benne a lábam.
This jacket is too snug around my shoulders.
Ez a kabát túl szoros vállban.
The ring is snug on my finger.
I like jeans that are snug but not tight.
The cap feels snug on my head.
Errore comune:
Learners often confuse "snug" with only positive comfort. A "snug" fit can be comfortable, but it can also feel slightly too small. Some learners also say *"snugged" as an adjective instead of just "snug" (e.g. *"a snugged shirt"*), which is not natural.
Significato
close-fitting but not loose
Collocazioni
snug fit
|snug jeans
|snug coat
|snug around the waist
|nice and snug
|snug against the skin
Sinonimi
tight (Can suggest discomfort or being too small, while "snug" is usually close but still acceptable or comfortable.)
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close-fitting (Neutral and descriptive, without the slightly warm or comfortable feel of "snug".)
Contrari
loose (Describes clothing or a fit with a lot of extra space, opposite of a snug fit.)
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baggy (Very loose and hanging, strongly contrasting with snug clothing.)
Temi
clothing
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Fitting close to the body or object, with almost no extra space.
Fitting closely to the body or to something else, with little or no extra space, often comfortably but sometimes a bit tight.
B2
3
biztonságban
A2
védett
B1
Schema d'uso:
snug in [a place]; lie/keep [something] snug
The boat lay snug in the harbor while the storm passed.
A hajó biztonságban pihent a kikötőben, amíg elvonult a vihar.
They were snug in their cabin as the wind howled outside.
Biztonságban voltak a kunyhójukban, miközben odakint süvített a szél.
All the equipment was snug in waterproof cases.
The children were snug in the back of the car, away from the rain.
Once the shutters were closed, the house felt snug against the gale.
Esempi per chi studia
The ship is snug in the small bay.
A hajó biztonságban van a kis öbölben.
We stayed snug inside during the storm.
A vihar alatt biztonságban bent maradtunk.
The baby is snug in the car seat and cannot fall.
He keeps his passport snug in a money belt.
They felt snug and safe in the strong building.
Errore comune:
Learners may think this sense only means "comfortable" and forget the idea of protection. In phrases like "snug in the harbor", the main idea is safety from bad weather or danger.
Significato
safe and sheltered from danger
Collocazioni
snug in bed
|snug in the harbor
|snug and safe
|lie snug
|kept snug from the storm
|snug inside
Sinonimi
secure (Focuses on safety and protection, similar in safe-harbor contexts but less about comfort.)
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sheltered (Highlights being protected from the elements; "snug" adds a feeling of comfort as well.)
Contrari
vulnerable (Exposed to possible harm or danger, opposite of being snug and protected.)
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exposed (Not covered or protected, the opposite condition of being snug in a safe place.)
Temi
safety
|weather
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Safe and protected from danger or bad weather.
Safe and well protected from danger, bad weather, or other unpleasant conditions, often by being in a sheltered place.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
4
szeparé
B2
Schema d'uso:
sit in the snug; drink in the snug
They found a table in the snug at the back of the pub.
Találtak egy asztalt a pub hátsó részében lévő szeparéban.
The snug was full of regulars chatting softly over their pints.
A szeparé tele volt törzsvendégekkel, akik a korsó sörük mellett halkan beszélgettek.
We prefer the snug because it is quieter than the main bar.
Smoking used to be allowed only in the snug of that old pub.
The landlord showed us into a little snug off to the side.
Esempi per chi studia
We drank beer in the snug of the old pub.
A régi pub szeparéjában sört ittunk.
The snug is small, but it is quiet.
A szeparé kicsi, de csendes.
They met in the snug to talk in private.
There is a fire in the snug, so it feels warm.
The snug is at the back of the bar.
Errore comune:
Learners may think "snug" as a noun means any small room. In common use, it usually refers specifically to a small, semi-private room or area in a pub.
Significato
small private room in a pub
Collocazioni
sit in the snug
|a quiet snug
|back snug
|pub snug
|small snug
|crowded snug
Sinonimi
side room (General term for an extra room; lacks the pub-specific, cozy feel of a "snug".)
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private bar (Highlights privacy; may be larger and less intimate than a traditional snug.)
Contrari
public bar (The main open area of a pub, which contrasts with the privacy and quiet of a snug.)
Temi
food and drink
|leisure
|british
|food_drink
|travel
|daily_life
Definizione
In some pubs, a small room or space that is more private and quiet than the main bar.
In a pub, especially in the U.K. and Ireland, a small, partly separate room or area that is quiet and more private than the main bar.
VERBO
C1
INFORMAL
5
Schema d'uso:
snug [something] up; snug [something] down
Make sure you snug the straps before lifting the box.
Mielőtt felemeled a dobozt, mindenképpen húzd meg a pántokat.
He snugged the lid down so the jar would not leak.
Rászorította a fedelet az üvegre, hogy ne szivárogjon.
The mechanic snugged up the bolts and checked them again.
Snug the harness up so the child cannot slip out.
She snugged the cover down over the boat for the winter.
Esempi per chi studia
Snug the belt so your bag does not move.
Húzd szorosabbra az övet, hogy ne mozogjon a táskád.
He snugged the rope around the box.
Szorosra húzta a kötelet a doboz körül.
Please snug the lid on the pot.
The worker snugged the bolts with a tool.
She snugged the strap so the helmet stayed in place.
Errore comune:
Learners may not know that "snug" can be used as a verb at all and use only "tighten". Also, some may say *"snug up it"* instead of the natural word order "snug it up".
Significato
make something tight and secure
Collocazioni
snug the straps
|snug the bolts up
|snug it down
|snug everything up
|snug the lid
|snug the harness
Sinonimi
tighten (More general and more common; does not always carry the idea of making a neat, close fit the way "snug" can.)
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secure (Focuses on making something safe from moving or falling; less about how closely it fits.)
Contrari
loosen (To make something less tight or less secure, the direct opposite of snugging it up.)
Temi
manual work
|safety
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To move or tighten something so it fits closely and cannot move.
To make something fit tightly and securely, often by tightening or adjusting it slightly.
C1
6
Schema d'uso:
a snug [income/savings/sum/position]
After many years of work, they now enjoy a snug income in retirement.
Sok évnyi munka után nyugdíjasként ma már kényelmes jövedelemből élnek.
The inheritance left the family fairly snug for the future.
Az örökség meglehetősen biztos anyagi helyzetet teremtett a családnak a jövőre nézve.
She saved a snug little sum before starting her own business.
By forty, he was financially snug and could choose his projects.
The couple are in a snug position and do not worry about bills.
Esempi per chi studia
They have a snug income and can travel each year.
Kényelmes jövedelmük van, és minden évben tudnak utazni.
Her parents are snug and do not worry about money.
A szülei anyagi biztonságban vannak, és nem aggódnak a pénz miatt.
He saved a snug sum for his old age.
The company is snug after a good year of sales.
The prize money made them quite snug.
Errore comune:
Learners may misread this sense as "small" or "tight" money. In this context, a "snug" income is positive and means "comfortable", not "barely enough".
Significato
financially comfortable and secure
Collocazioni
a snug income
|a snug little sum
|snug savings
|left them snug for life
|snug financial position
Sinonimi
comfortable (Very common for money; does not suggest the slightly modest, neat feel that "snug" sometimes has.)
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secure (Focuses more on safety and lack of risk; "snug" adds a mild sense of pleasant sufficiency.)
Contrari
struggling (Describes someone who does not have enough money and finds it hard to live, the opposite of financially snug.)
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hard up (Informal for having little or no money, contrasting with the comfort of being snug.)
Temi
money
|lifestyle
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Having enough money to live well and feel safe, but not very rich.
Comfortably secure in terms of money or resources, with enough and sometimes a little extra, but not extremely rich.
Grammatica
Forma base
snug
IPA
GB/snˈʌɡ/
US/snˈʌɡ/
Sillabe e accento
snug (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (snug)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: snug
- Comparative: snugger
- Superlative: snuggest
Verb
- Base: snug
- 3rd Person Singular: snugs
- Present Participle: snugging
- Past: snugged
Famiglia di parole
Forms
snugs
verb
snugging
verb
snugged
verb
snugger
adjective
snuggest
adjective
Core family
snugly
adverb
snugness
noun
Related words
snuggle
verb
snuggly
adjective
Punti chiave
- Irregular present participle: snugging Verb
- Irregular past: snugged Verb
- Irregular comparative: snugger Adjective
- Irregular superlative: snuggest Adjective
Espressioni
nice and snug
1/nˈaɪs ˈænd snˈʌɡ/
fixed phrase
informal
pleasantly warm and cozy
Warm, comfortable, and well covered or well protected, in a pleasing way.
Esempi
- Are you nice and snug under that blanket?
- Make sure the baby is nice and snug in her car seat.
- Once the windows are closed, the house feels nice and snug.
snug as a bug in a rug
1/snˈʌɡ ˈæz ə bˈʌɡ ˈɪn ə ɹˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
very warm, comfortable, and secure
Very warm, comfortable, and safe, usually inside something soft like a bed or blanket.
Esempi
- With the extra blanket, the baby was snug as a bug in a rug.
- While the storm raged outside, we were snug as a bug in a rug on the sofa.
- Once you get into this sleeping bag, you’ll be snug as a bug in a rug.
snug fit
1/snˈʌɡ fˈɪt/
fixed phrase
close, almost tight fit
A way something fits when it is close to the body or object, with almost no extra space, but usually still okay or comfortable.
Esempi
- These shoes are a snug fit, so you might want the next size up.
- The case is a snug fit for the tablet and won’t let it move around.
- This dress is a snug fit on me, but it looks good.
snug harbor
1/snˈʌɡ hˈɑɹbɚ/
fixed phrase
literary
safe and sheltered harbor or place
A harbor or place that is very safe and protected, especially from bad weather or trouble.
Esempi
- The yacht found a snug harbor before the storm hit.
- For him, the small village became a snug harbor after years of travel.
- They looked for a snug harbor where they could wait out the gale.
snug up
1/snˈʌɡ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
tighten something slightly and securely
To tighten something a little so it is close and cannot move easily, but is not too tight.
Esempi
- Snug up the straps so the backpack doesn’t slip.
- The mechanic snugged up the bolts after changing the tire.
- You should snug up the lid so the box doesn’t open in your bag.