husky

husky

slang Large, strong, and imposing in size and stature. Usually of a man. A husky guy like Jack can't borrow your clothes—you're too skinny! You need some husky friends to help you move all this furniture.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

husky

(ˈhəski)
n. a strong man; a thug. A couple of huskies helped me get my car unstuck.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • big and burly
  • burly
  • rail
  • (as) skinny as a rail
  • beanpole
  • (as) skinny as a beanpole
  • skinny
  • skinny as a beanpole
  • string bean
  • stringbean
References in periodicals archive
* Trade_Names - MODULINE E-SERIES - Company _Names - HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD.
Husky Oil recognized this success by giving Firth its Image Award in 1988.
Based in Bolton, Ontario, Husky is a global supplier of highly engineered injection molding equipment and services for the plastic injection molding equipment industry, and a provider of PET systems, hot runners, aftermarket tooling, medical molds, and specialty closure molds.
Husky has worked in the past with Kortec (recently acquired by Milacron), supplying the injection machine for Kortec's turnkey barrier coinjection systems.
Then came the very best of all, the Husky III of 1963 which brought the more modern look of the restyled Minx of the day into the Husky arena.
All day long part of the proceeds from Husky vodka drinks will benefit Siberians Needing Owners, a rescue group for former sled Huskies.
Mick Brent, secretary of The Siberian Husky Welfare Association, said: "We are all full to the brim with unwanted dogs and are faced with an unprecedented demand for our services.
The extensive quality control of raw materials, in-house production of parts, new technologies and constant refinement of the finished product makes it clear to me that a refurbished Super Cub cannot compare to a new Husky. My opinion evolved from Husky is "expensive" to wondering how can Aviat make a profit with all they put into each airplane?
Looking back at all his trips to Husky Stadium, Oregon's 31-28 comeback victory in 1997 is the one that stands out most for Campbell.
Mr Oxley, 44, of Rotherham, is one of a few hundred husky sled racers in the UK.
Husky Energy said it made another big gas find off China's coast, its third major discovery in the region, as the company mulls a spinoff of its Asian operations.
Husky Energy, Inc (TSX: HSE), a Canada-based integrated energy and energy-related company, has entered into a petroleum contract with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for an exploration block in the South China Sea, China.
HUSKY dogs proved a popular sight in a Northumberland winter wonderland.
"Together with our ethanol plant in Lloydmister, Husky will become the largest ethanol producer in western Canada," said Husky chief executive John Lau.