English Explanatory Dictionary

husky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a voice, hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.
  2. Burly, stout; sometimes as a modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.
  3. Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.
  4. Belligerent; hostile and uncooperative.
noun
  1. Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
noun
  1. An Eskimo person.
name
  1. Any of the languages of the Eskimo peoples.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌs.ki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-husky.wav

Word forms

husky huskier huskiest huskies huskie

Etymology

From husk + -y; in relation to voice, from the sense "dry as a husk" or "tough as a husk".

Synonyms

polar dog

Related words

Eskimo Husky

Derived words

huskily huskiness Horgi huskysona Labsky Mackenzie River husky Pomsky Samusky Siberian husky
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