Snug, v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Snugged (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Snugging(?).] To lie close; to snuggle; to snudge; --
often with up, or together; as, a child snugs up
to its mother.
Snug, v. t. 1. To
place snugly. [R.] Goldsmith.
2. To rub, as twine or rope, so as to make it
smooth and improve the finish.
Snug (?), a. [Compar.
Snugger (?); superl. Snuggest (?).]
[Prov. E. snug tight, handsome; cf. Icel. snöggr
smooth, ODan. snög neat, Sw. snugg.]
1. Close and warm; as, an infant lies
snug.
2. Close; concealed; not exposed to
notice.
Lie snug, and hear what critics
say.
Swift.
3. Compact, convenient, and comfortable; as, a
snug farm, house, or property.
Snug, n. (Mach.) Same as
Lug, n., 3.