The difference between Slinky and Snug

When used as nouns, slinky means a three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix, whereas snug means a small, comfortable back room in a pub.

When used as adjectives, slinky means furtive, stealthy or catlike, whereas snug means warm and comfortable.

Snug is also verb with the meaning: to make secure or snug.

check bellow for the other definitions of Slinky and Snug

  1. Slinky as an adjective:

    Furtive, stealthy or catlike.

  2. Slinky as an adjective (Northumbria, dated):

    Thin; lank; lean.

  3. Slinky as an adjective:

    Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.

  1. Slinky as a noun (mathematics):

    A three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.

  1. Snug as an adjective:

    Warm and comfortable; cosy.

    Examples:

    "I felt snug tucked up in my snug bed."

  2. Snug as an adjective:

    Satisfactory.

  3. Snug as an adjective:

    Close-fitting.

  4. Snug as an adjective:

    Close; concealed; not exposed to notice.

  1. Snug as a noun (British):

    A small, comfortable back room in a pub.

  2. Snug as a noun (engineering):

    A lug.

  1. Snug as a verb (transitive):

    To make secure or snug.

  2. Snug as a verb:

    To snuggle or nestle.

  3. Snug as a verb (transitive):

    To make smooth.

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