Shug
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃʌɡ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Shug is a 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.
Meaning
(UK, dialect, obsolete) To writhe the body so as to produce friction against one's clothes, as do those who have the itch.
More Meanings
- (UK, dialect, obsolete) To crawl; to sneak.
- (countable) A term of endearment.
Example Sentences
I'll be with you in a moment, shug.
There I'll shug in and get a noble countenance.
the Comtesse Leinsengen again shugged her shoulders , drew her shawl around her , and was preparing to depart
Word Forms
- shugs
- shugging
- shugged
Synonyms for shug
Depending on context, synonyms include babe, precious, baby, babycakes, bubba, bully.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spug, duffy, sheugh, sugarellie, shaugh.
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Sources & Attribution
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