hug
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transitive verb \ˈhəg\huggedhug·ging
Definition of HUG
1
: to press tightly especially in the arms
2
a : congratulate b : to hold fast : cherish <hugged his miseries like a sulky child — John Buchan>
3
: to stay close to <the road hugs the river>
— hug noun
— hug·ga·ble \ˈhə-gə-bəl\ adjective
— hug·ger noun
Examples of HUG
- We hugged briefly, and then it was time to say goodbye.
- I hugged my knees to my chest.
- The road hugs the river.
- The boat hugged the shore.
Origin of HUG
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hugga to soothe
First Known Use: 1567
Related to HUG
- Synonyms
- compliment, felicitate, congratulate
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