Difference between Husky and Burly

What is the difference between Husky and Burly?

Husky as an adjective is hoarse and rough-sounding while Burly as an adjective is large, well-built, and muscular.

Husky

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: hoarse and rough-sounding burly, thick; fat, overweight

Burly

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Large, well-built, and muscular.Originating from the east end of London, England. An expressive term to mean something is good, awesome, amazing, unbelievable. e.g That goal was burly, or Räikkönen is a burly Formula 1 driver.Originating from surfer culture and/or Southern California. An expressive term to mean something is of large magnitude, either good or bad, and sometimes both. e.g. "That wave was burly!" (meaning it was large, dangerous and difficult to ride). "This hike is going to be burly, but worth it because there is good body surfing at that beach." (meaning the hike is going to be hard work).

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