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hug
[huhg]
verb (used with object)
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.
verb (used without object)
to cling together; lie close.
noun
a tight clasp with the arms; embrace.
hug
/ hʌɡ /
verb
(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)
noun
a tight or fond embrace
Other Word Forms
- hugger noun
- huggingly adverb
- unhugged adjective
- huggable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of hug1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hug1
Example Sentences
She noticed that many teenagers hugged, even though they didn’t know each other, Vesbit says.
Austin Reaves, who dominated with 38 points on 12 for 15 shooting with eight rebounds and three assists, gave him a two-armed bear hug.
The ex-president favored a much-criticized “hugs not bullets” strategy — curtailing offensive operations against cartels and instead addressing poverty and other socioeconomic factors driving young people to join organized crime.
From bus drivers slowing down to wave, to passing joggers stopping for a hug, Ms Wiggins said she was often approached by people showing their support.
"When I saw him, I was so excited. I called him by name, he turned and ran to me. I hugged and embraced him," he said.
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