SINCE 1828
fug
noun
\ ˈfəg
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Definition of fug
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the stuffy atmosphere of a poorly ventilated space
also
: a stuffy or malodorous emanation
fug
verb
fugged;
fugging
Definition of fug (Entry 2 of 2)
: to loll indoors in a stuffy atmosphere
: to make stuffy and odorous
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Other Words from fug
Noun
fuggy
\ ˈfə-gē
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adjective
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adjective
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fug
noun
English Language Learners Definition of fug
chiefly British
: the unpleasant air in a room that is very crowded, smoky, etc.
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