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   husky

   /ˈhʌski/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a voice or utterance) sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse: "his voice became a husky, erotic whisper" Similar throatygruffdeepgravellyhoarsecoarsecroakingcroakyroughrough-soundingthickgutturalharshraspingraspyOpposite shrillsoft
   • 2. (of a person) big and strong: "Paddy looked a husky, strong guy" Similar strongmuscularmusclymuscle-boundbrawnyheftyburlychunkystrappingthicksetsolidpowerfulheavyrobustruggedsturdyHerculeanbig and strongbroad-shoulderedwell builtpowerfully builtsolidly builtinformal:beefyhunkyhulkingrippedshreddedbuffdated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkOpposite puny
   • 3. like or consisting of a husk or husks: "the husky stem of a palm tree"

   Derivatives

   • 1. huskily adverb
   • 2. huskiness noun

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   What does Husky mean?

   • probably derived from an obsolete sense of husk, meaning "to have a dry cough" probably an altered form of Huskemaw, Uskemaw "Eskimo," from Cree aškime·w (same meaning) probably from husk "a hard outer covering" Nglish: Translation of husky for Spanish Speakers Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   How do you describe a man as a husky?

   • If you describe someone, especially a man, as husky, you think that they are tall, strong, and attractive. ...a very husky young man, built like a football player. A husky is a strong, furry dog, which is used to pull sledges across snow . Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is a husky voice?

   • If someone's voice is husky, it is low and rather rough, often in an attractive way. His voice was husky with grief. ...Dietrich's deep, husky voice. 'Ready?' I asked huskily. If you describe someone, especially a man, as husky, you think that they are tall, strong, and attractive. ...a very husky young man, built like a football player.

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   What does husk mean?

   • 1. big and strong; burly; brawny. 2. (of the voice) somewhat hoarse, as when affected with a cold. 3. like, covered with, or full of husks. n. 4. a size of garments for boys who are heavier than average. 5. a garment in this size. husk′i•ness, n. n., pl. husk•ies. a big, brawny person. n., pl. husk•ies. ( sometimes cap.) 1. Eskimo dog. 2.

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   husky: [adjective] resembling, containing, or full of husks.

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   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.

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   Husky definition: big and strong; burly. . See examples of HUSKY used in a sentence.

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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.

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   5 meanings: 1. (of a voice, an utterance, etc) slightly hoarse or rasping 2. of, like, or containing husks 3. informal big,.... Click for more definitions.

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   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.