Husky
ˈhʌski
Definitions
3 meaningsHaving a rough, grating quality to the voice; a voice that sounds somewhat hoarse.
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Having a dry, raspy quality, especially in a voice.
His husky voice hinted at a recent cold.
💡 Simply: Imagine you've been yelling at a sports game. Afterwards, your voice might sound a little rough and scratchy, like someone who's been smoking too much. That raspy sound is 'husky'.
👶 For kids: When your voice sounds a little scratchy and not smooth, like you've been shouting.
More Examples
The singer's husky voice was instantly recognizable.
She spoke in a low, husky tone, filled with mystery.
How It's Used
"She has a husky voice from singing too much."
"The singer's husky vocals added a unique depth to the song."
A breed of dog characterized by its thick coat, blue or multi-colored eyes, and endurance, typically used for pulling sleds.
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A breed of dog originating in the Arctic.
The Siberian husky is known for its intelligence and stamina.
💡 Simply: A 'husky' is a special dog that lives in cold places and can pull sleds. They have thick fur to keep warm and are super strong!
👶 For kids: A husky is a dog that loves the cold and can help pull sleds.
More Examples
The team of huskies pulled the sled across the frozen lake.
The family adopted a playful husky puppy.
How It's Used
"The sled dog race featured a team of Siberian huskies."
"They took their husky on a long hike through the mountains."
Physically strong and well-built.
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Strong and sturdy
The football player was a husky fellow.
💡 Simply: Think of a person who is really strong and has big muscles, the word used to describe that is husky.
👶 For kids: Someone who is big and strong like a dog.
More Examples
She admired his husky frame.
He developed a husky build from years of weightlifting.
How It's Used
"He's a husky, athletic guy."
Derived from the word 'Eskimo,' used to describe dogs kept by the Inuit and other Arctic peoples. The term has evolved over time, losing its explicit ethnic association and is now primarily associated with the breed of dog.
The word "husky" began to be used to describe the breed of dog in the early 20th century, initially as a shortened form of 'Eskimo dog.' The adjective for the voice appeared later.
Memory tip
Think of someone who shouts a lot; their voice might become husky.