husky

Significado

Adj

1. Hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.
2. Burly, stout.
3. A modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.
4. Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.
5. (slang) Belligerent; hostile and uncooperative.

Noun

Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.

Pronunciado como (IPA)

/ˈhʌs.ki/

Etimología

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