Husky

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

strong and hefty; hoarse in voice; also a sled dog

“The husky team pulled the sled across the snow.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhʌs.ki/

Syllables

husk·y

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Synonyms

beefy burlystrappingbuirdlygruffhoarse

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busky dusky hasky hulky hunky husks lusky musky rusky tusky

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