Hug

What do we mean by hug?

To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace. intransitive verb

To hold steadfastly to; cherish. intransitive verb

To stay close to. intransitive verb

To embrace or cling together closely. intransitive verb

A close, affectionate embrace. noun

A crushing embrace, as in wrestling. noun

A close embrace; a clasp or pressure with or as with the arms: as, to give one a hug; the hug of a bear. noun

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

To lie close; cuddle.

To grasp firmly and completely with the arms; embrace closely; clasp to the breast.

To cling to mentally; cherish fondly or fervently; hold fast to: as, to hug delusions.

To keep close to: as, to hug the land.

To carry, especially with difficulty.

A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling. noun

To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace. transitive verb

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish. transitive verb

To keep close to transitive verb

To congratulate one's self; to chuckle. transitive verb

To cower; to crouch; to curl up. intransitive verb

To crowd together; to cuddle. intransitive verb

A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

A particular grip in wrestling.

Love some one Urban Dictionary

A hug can be between friends, relatives, man and woman, and human and animal, as well as animal to animal. A hug is an expression of warmth and friendliness with arms outstretched around the other. Hugs are used as an expression of love, kindness, sympathy, friendliness, greetings and used sometimes to say goodbye. Hugs, or cuddles provide a sense of intimacy. If there is chemistry between two people when hugging, then a tingling sensation can occur. Urban Dictionary

When someone wraps their arms around another person to make them feel better about a rough day or just to show they care. the BEST thing anyone can do for anyone else. Urban Dictionary

I need one Urban Dictionary

Something you do to show affection, or to simply make them feel better Urban Dictionary

Hugging is good medicine. It transfers energy, and gives the person hugged an emotional boost. You need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and twelve for growth. A hug makes you feel good. The skin is the largest organ we have and it needs a great deal of care. A hug can cover a lot of skin and gives the message that you care. It is also a form of communication. It can say things you don't have words for. The nicest thing about a hug is that you usually can't give one without getting one. The best way to show you care, if the right kind of hug is given. Urban Dictionary

1. A warm embrace. A good way to make someone feel better if they are having a rough day or just a way to show affection. 2. An uncommon last name. Urban Dictionary

Wrapping your arms around a person and holding them until they say, "Okay you can let go now." Urban Dictionary

A.This amazing thing you do with a girl when there is no teachers around so they don't yell "PDA!". b. A reference to the previous definition. Urban Dictionary

An embrace between 2 people Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to hug:
hug.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word hug:
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Words that rhyme with hug:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe hug:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective hug:
hellmuth, csf, embrace, iten, helmuth, tree, time, tights, hearth, huggie, kiss, fashion, therapy, thing, dance, delusion.

Consonant match to hug:
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Words that sound like hug:
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