hug
to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish: to hug an opinion.
to keep close to, as in sailing, walking, or in moving along or alongside of: to hug the shore;to hug the road.
to cling together; lie close.
a tight clasp with the arms; embrace.
Origin of hug
1Other words from hug
- hugger, noun
- hug·ging·ly, adverb
- un·hugged, adjective
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How to use hug in a sentence
In contrast, Boehner's leadership team filed into his ceremonial office and greeted the teary newly-elected Speaker with hugs.
Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup | Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTJumaa hugs the little girl and lets her go, then turns to me.
An Iraqi Group Helping Women and Gays Is Receiving Death Threats | Jacob Siegel | July 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are elaborate handshakes and hugs that take much more time than one would expect.
Nearly every regular customer is greeted with a hug; and even if you are a stranger, don't be surprised if Sandra hugs you, too.
Holy Molé: Tucson’s Mexican Food with a Kick | Jane & Michael Stern | June 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe other Digital Short featured the return of Lonely Island, who did one of their old-school hip-hop songs about hugs.
He climbed into her lap before any one could stop him, and gave her one of his best bear hugs.
The Box-Car Children | Gertrude Chandler WarnerHugs and kisses and laughter followed; so glad were the happy children to meet again after even so short a separation.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events | Martha FinleyGracie and Eva did while you were exchanging hugs and kisses with papa, and I think it's my turn now.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events | Martha FinleyThere ain't a butt in the world that hugs your hand tighter.
Riders of the Silences | John FrederickGeorge hugs his golden chains, and so do you,' replied Sarah.
Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
British Dictionary definitions for hug
/ (hʌɡ) /
(also intr) to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace
to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc
to cling to (beliefs, etc); cherish
to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself)
a tight or fond embrace
Origin of hug
1Derived forms of hug
- huggable, adjective
- hugger, noun
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