husky
1big and strong; burly.
(of the voice) having a semiwhispered vocal tone; somewhat hoarse, as when speaking with a cold or from grief or passion.
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: the husky department; husky boys.
a size of garments meant for the larger or heavier than average boy.
Informal. a big, strong person.
Origin of husky
1Other words for husky
Other words from husky
- husk·i·ly, adverb
- husk·i·ness, noun
Words Nearby husky
Other definitions for husky (2 of 2)
Husky, Canadian Slang.
an Inuit.
the language of the Inuit.
Origin of husky
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How to use husky in a sentence
In 2018, an eight-year-old Siberian husky named Loki became the first dog to ascend all 58 peaks.
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Left on Labrador | Charles Asbury Stephens
We bade a hasty farewell to the husky belles, and handed them into their barge.
Left on Labrador | Charles Asbury StephensI wonder what our husky friends thought of this little bombardment!
Left on Labrador | Charles Asbury StephensWhy, you don't doubt your ability to win the affections of a husky belle, do you?
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British Dictionary definitions for husky (1 of 2)
/ (ˈhʌskɪ) /
(of a voice, an utterance, etc) slightly hoarse or rasping
of, like, or containing husks
informal big, strong, and well-built
Origin of husky
1Derived forms of husky
- huskily, adverb
- huskiness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for husky (2 of 2)
/ (ˈhʌskɪ) /
a breed of Arctic sled dog with a thick dense coat, pricked ears, and a curled tail
Canadian slang
a member of the Inuit people
the Inuit language
Origin of husky
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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