What does shug mean?
Shug means (UK, dialect, obsolete) To writhe the body so as to produce friction against one's clothes, as do those who have the itch..
Shug
/ʃʌɡ/ · verb
Meaning
(UK, dialect, obsolete) To writhe the body so as to produce friction against one's clothes, as do those who have the itch..
Definitions by Sense
- (UK, dialect, obsolete) To writhe the body so as to produce friction against one's clothes, as do those who have the itch.
- (UK, dialect, obsolete) To crawl; to sneak.
- (countable) A term of endearment.
Example Sentences
the Comtesse Leinsengen again shugged her shoulders , drew her shawl around her , and was preparing to depart
There I'll shug in and get a noble countenance.
I'll be with you in a moment, shug.
Synonyms for shug
Antonyms for shug
Related Words
Word Forms
- shugs
- shugging
- shugged
- sug
- shoog
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shug?
Common synonyms include babber, babe, precious, bae.
What is the opposite of shug?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shug in a sentence?
the Comtesse Leinsengen again shugged her shoulders , drew her shawl around her , and was preparing to depart
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