Husky

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhÊŒs.ki/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒski

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

Full definition of husky

Adjective

1. (of a voice) hoarse and rough-sounding
2. burly, thick; fat, overweight
• 1965, Popular Mechanics, September issue, page 22Word got around quickly that this plane, which has been flying since January, is bigger and huskier than our proposed C-5A ...
3. Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.

Derived terms

• huskily

Shortening of husky dog, where husky is ultimately from the same Old Montagnais root as Eskimo.

Noun

1. Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs

Alternative forms

• huskie

Synonyms

• polar dog

Related terms

• Eskimo