huggle

transitive verb

hug·​gle
ˈhəgəl,
ˈhu̇g-
huggled; huggled; huggling
-g(ə)liŋ
; huggles
dialectal, England
: hug, cuddle

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of hug entry 1

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“Huggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huggle. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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