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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


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That last one, rendered as a cute and huggable mascot from beyond, is a surreal manifestation of a departed husband in the lightly endearing “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

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

As far as huggable Disney characters go, Baymax is a winner, as the over-sized squishy-yet-firm costume lends the character a robotic feel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2023

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

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

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