husky
IPA: hˈʌski
noun
- Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
- (dated) Any of the languages of the Eskimo peoples.
- (dated) An Eskimo person.
adjective
- (of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding.
- (US, euphemistic) Burly, stout.
- (US) A modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.
- Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.
- (slang, archaic) Belligerent; hostile and uncooperative.
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Examples of "husky" in Sentences
- Her voice sounds husky somehow.
- Dart and Husky stumble across the stone.
- The University of Washington's mascot is Harry the Husky.
- Jonathan the Husky is the mascot of the University of Connecticut.
- The mascot is the husky and colors are navy blue and columbia blue.
- Once again, the deep, husky voice recites the names indiscriminately.
- The most common huskies are the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Husky.
- The Husky or Eskimo dog is rare outside of the Northwest Territories.
- Kyle shouted a lot yesterday during the football game and his voice went husky.
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