Antonyms for husky
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : huhs-kee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhʌs ki |
Definition of husky
Origin :- "hoarse," c.1722 in reference to a cattle disease (of persons, 1740), from husk on the notion of "dry as a husk." Earlier (1550s) "having husks." Sense of "tough and strong" (like corn husks) is first found 1869, American English. Related: Huskily; huskiness.
- adj deep, scratchy in sound
- adj big, burly
- Steel your heart against the seductive charms of these Husky belles!
- Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
- We bade a hasty farewell to the Husky belles, and handed them into their barge.
- Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
- I wonder what our Husky friends thought of this little bombardment!
- Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
- Why, you don't doubt your ability to win the affections of a Husky belle, do you?
- Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
- "You do what you're told with less lip," said Husky threateningly.
- Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
- Shand was at his left hand; Husky faced him; Jack was at his right.
- Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
- He had to smile at Husky's changed tone in his lucid moments.
- Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
- Husky was now looking forward to her return no less than the others.
- Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
- He offered to let Husky shoot first, and when he refused tried to pick a quarrel with him.
- Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
- "You're damned lucky to get her to nurse you after you brought it on yourself," Joe said to Husky.
- Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
Synonyms for husky
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