air hug

[ air-huhg ]

noun

the gesture of extending one’s arms as if to embrace another person (used as a greeting or expression of affection without physical contact when a physical hug is not possible or not appropriate).

verb (used with or without object)

to greet or express affection for (someone) in this way: With mask and gloves on, Nicole and I air hugged from a safe distance.

Origin of air hug

¹

First recorded in 2005–10

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