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.