husk•y
Pronunciation: (hus'kē), [key]
— adj., n., pl. husk•i•er, husk•i•est. husk•ies.
—adj.
- big and strong; burly.
- (of the voice) having a semiwhispered vocal tone; somewhat hoarse, as when speaking with a cold or from grief or passion.
- like, covered with, or full of husks.
- made in a size meant for the larger or heavier than average boy: size 18 husky pants.
- for, pertaining to, or wearing clothing in this size: the husky department; husky boys.
—n.
- a size of garments meant for the larger or heavier than average boy.
husk•y
Pronunciation: (hus'kē), [key]
— pl. husk•ies.
- a big, strong person.
husk•y
Pronunciation: (hus'kē), [key]
— pl. husk•ies.
- See
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- an Inuit.
- the language of the Inuit.
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