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husky

[ huhs-kee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

huskier, huskiest.

big and strong; burly.
Synonyms: strapping, brawny, robust
(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:
the husky department; husky boys.

noun

plural huskies.

a size of garments meant for the larger or heavier than average boy.
Informal. a big, strong person.

husky

[ huhs-kee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural huskies.

Eskimo dog.
Siberian husky.
Husky, Canadian Slang.
1. an Inuit.
2. the language of the Inuit.

husky

/ ˈhʌskɪ /

adjective

(of a voice, an utterance, etc) slightly hoarse or rasping
of, like, or containing husks
informal.
big, strong, and well-built

husky

/ ˈhʌskɪ /

noun

a breed of Arctic sled dog with a thick dense coat, pricked ears, and a curled tail
slang.
1. a member of the Inuit people
2. the Inuit language

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Derived Forms

ˈhuskiness, noun
ˈhuskily, adverb

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Other Words From

huski·ly adverb
huski·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of husky¹

First recorded in 1545–55 husky ¹fordef 3, 1720-25 husky ¹fordef 2, 1860–65 husky ¹fordef 7, and 1890–95 husky ¹fordef 1; husk + -y ¹, -y ²

Origin of husky²

First recorded in 1870–75; shortening of husky dog, husky breed; compare Newfoundland and Labrador dialect Husky “an Inuit from Labrador,” earlier Huskemaw, Uskemaw, ultimately from the same Algonquian source as Eskimo

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Word History and Origins

Origin of husky¹

C19: probably from husk , from the toughness of a corn husk

Origin of husky²

C19: probably based on Eskimo

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Example Sentences

But the husky ride, snowmobile trip and a reindeer encounter the family booked were all cancelled due to a lack of snow.

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With her signature husky voice and confident delivery, there’s no reason Lohan wouldn’t be the perfect choice for a similar bit part.

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Thick-coated breeds and those with double coats like chow chows, Alaskan huskies, and golden retrievers are better at conserving heat in cool temperatures.

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Then again, some dogs are just more inclined to bark than others based on their breed, with Siberian huskies particularly notorious for being whiny.

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She tried to guard herself with her satchel, but the husky mix pulled it away.

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