bear hug
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.bear hug
nounDefinition of BEAR HUG
: a rough tight embrace
See Examples of BEAR HUG
- He gave his brother a bear hug.
First Known Use of BEAR HUG
1921
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