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Hug Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Hug? [n] a tight embrace [v] fit closely or tightly [v] hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Hug: bosom \| clinch \| embrace \| squeeze Related Terms \| Find terms related to Hug: abduct \| accost \| accueil \| address \| adhere \| adhere to \| agglomerate \| around \| bear \| bear hug \| bite \| bob \| bosom \| bow \| bunch \| carry off \| cherish \| clamp \| clasp \| cleave \| cleave to \| clench \| clinch \| cling \| cling to \| clinging \| clip \| clot \| cluster \| clutch \| coagulate \| cohere \| congeal \| conglomerate \| curtsy \| death grip \| embosom \| embrace \| enfold \| enfoldment \| entertain \| firm hold \| fold \| follow close upon \| fondle \| foothold \| footing \| foster \| freeze to \| glad hand \| go with \| grapple \| grasp \| greeting \| grip \| gripe \| grow together \| hail \| hand-clasp \| handshake \| hang about \| hang on \| hang on to \| hang together \| harbor \| have \| have and hold \| hearty welcome \| hello \| hold \| hold fast \| hold on \| hold on to \| hold tight \| hold together \| hover over \| how-do-you-do \| huddle \| hug the shore \| iron grip \| keep \| keep close to \| keep hold of \| kidnap \| kiss \| lie by \| make welcome \| march with \| mass \| never let go \| nip \| nod \| nurse \| nurture \| open arms \| persist \| press \| purchase \| reception \| salutation \| salute \| seizure \| set \| shanghai \| smile \| smile of recognition \| smiling reception \| solidify \| squeeze \| stand by \| stay \| stay inshore \| stay near \| stay put \| stick \| stick to \| stick together \| tailgate \| take hold of \| the glad hand \| throttle \| tight grip \| toehold \| treasure \| treasure up \| wave \| welcome \| welcome mat \| welcoming See Also \| adjoin \| clasp \| contact \| cuddle \| embrace \| embracing \| interlock \| lock \| meet \| touch Hug In Webster's Dictionary \Hug\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Hugged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Hugging}.] [Prob. of Scand. origin; cf. Dan. sidde paa huk to squat, Sw. huka sig to squat, Icel. h?ka. Cf. {Huckster}.] 1. To cower; to crouch; to curl up. [Obs.] --Palsgrave. 2. To crowd together; to cuddle. [Obs.] --Shak. \Hug\, v. t. 1. To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace. ``And huggen me in his arms.'' --Shak. 2. To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish. We hug deformities if they bear our names. --Glanvill. 3. (Naut.) To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind. {To hug one's self}, to congratulate one's self; to chuckle. \Hug\, n. A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling. --Fuller.

Hug Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hug?

[n] a tight embrace
[v] fit closely or tightly
[v] hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hug: bosom | clinch | embrace | squeeze

Hug In Webster's Dictionary

\Hug\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Hugged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Hugging}.] [Prob. of Scand. origin; cf. Dan. sidde paa huk
to squat, Sw. huka sig to squat, Icel. h?ka. Cf. {Huckster}.]
1. To cower; to crouch; to curl up. [Obs.] --Palsgrave.

2. To crowd together; to cuddle. [Obs.] --Shak.


\Hug\, v. t.
1. To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom;
   to embrace. ``And huggen me in his arms.'' --Shak.

2. To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

         We hug deformities if they bear our names.
                                               --Glanvill.

3. (Naut.) To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the
   wind.

{To hug one's self}, to congratulate one's self; to chuckle.


\Hug\, n.
A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or
in wrestling. --Fuller.

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