snug as a bug in a rug

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Meaning · English

Very cosy and comfortable.

Register: colloquial

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Yes – living here as snug as a bug in a rug," returned Tidkins, chuckling as if he considered the fact to be an excellent joke.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “snug as a bug in a rug” mean?

Very cosy and comfortable.

Is “snug as a bug in a rug” formal or informal?

snug as a bug in a rug is generally colloquial.