husky

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Concepten

husky

hoarse

burly

throaty

strapping

gruff

raucous

beefy

Eskimo dog

brawny

robust

sturdy

sled dog

sledge dog

big

stalwart

buirdly

Eskimo

lusty

strong

weak

relaxed

huskie

deep

tall

Eskimo woman

feathery

hulking

stocky

coarse

hearty

incisive

sinewy

fat

muscular

obese

stout

sl. bucko

firm

hefty

rugged

snug

tough

croaky

dry

raspy

hoarsely

huskily

eskimo dog

blocked

clogged

polypus

vigorous

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈhʌs.ki/

Etymologie (Engels)

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