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huggable

American  
[huhg-uh-buhl] / ˈhʌg ə bəl /

adjective

  1. evoking a desire to hug close; inviting a close embrace; cuddly.

    a huggable little baby.


Etymology

Origin of huggable

First recorded in 1895–1900; hug + -able

Example Sentences

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He is not an emotional person but is "blown away by how huggable it is", he says, before inviting me to try and wrap my arms around the trunk - which, of course, I do.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2025

Conner favors inviting winter warmth into your bedroom with a huggable set of flannel sheets.

From Seattle Times Dec. 1, 2023

Bravo Padma is more commanding than huggable Hulu Padma.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2023

One of the judges, Gaudi Schwartz, says Scooter has a “warm, huggable power to change the meaning of the word ugly.”

From NewsForKids.net Jun. 28, 2023

But alas, they can’t play with the huggable, lovable panda cub.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

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