husky
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
huhskeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhʌski
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
adjective
of a voice
Hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.
USeuphemistic
Burly, stout; sometimes as a modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.
Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
Used this way, husky is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Breed of sled dog developed in northeastern Siberia.
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Synonyms
Sense: hoarse and rough-sounding
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