hug
[ huhg ]
/ hʌg /
verb (used with object), hugged, hug·ging.
to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish: to hug an opinion.
to keep close to, as in sailing, walking, or in moving along or alongside of: to hug the shore; to hug the road.
verb (used without object), hugged, hug·ging.
to cling together; lie close.
noun
a tight clasp with the arms; embrace.
Origin of hug
1560–70; perhaps < Old Norse
hugga to soothe, console; akin to Old English
hogian to care for
OTHER WORDS FROM hug
hug·ger, noun hug·ging·ly, adverb un·hugged, adjectiveWords nearby hug
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British Dictionary definitions for hug
hug
/ (hʌɡ) /
verb hugs, hugging or hugged (mainly tr)
(also intr)
to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace
to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc
to cling to (beliefs, etc); cherish
to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself)
noun
a tight or fond embrace
Derived forms of hug
huggable, adjective hugger, nounWord Origin for hug
C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse
hugga to comfort, Old English
hogian to take care of