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Definitions for Hugging

[1] to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
[2] to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish: to hug an opinion.
[3] to keep close to, as in sailing, walking, or in moving along or alongside of: to hug the shore; to hug the road.
[4] to cling together; lie close.
[5] a tight clasp with the arms; embrace.
[6] (also intr) to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace
[7] to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc
[8] to cling to (beliefs, etc); cherish
[9] to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself)
[10] a tight or fond embrace

Words related to Hugging

huglock, clinch, caress, clasp, squeeze, affection, welcome, love, enfold, seize, press, envelop, nestle, cuddle, embrace, cradle, cherish, grasp, retain, nurse

Words nearby Hugging

hughuff-duff, huffing, huffish, huffy, hufuf, hug, hug-me-tight, huge, hugely, hugeous, huggable

Origin of Hugging

1560–70; perhaps < Old Norse hugga to soothe, console; akin to Old English hogian to care for

Other words from Hugging

hug·ger , noun
hug·ging·ly , adverb
un·hugged , adjective

Word origin for Hugging

C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse hugga to comfort, Old English hogian to take care of

Synonyms for Hugging

cherish, clasp, clinch, cradle, cuddle, embrace, enfold, envelop, grasp, lock, love, nestle, nurse, press, receive, retain, seize, squeeze, welcome, be near to, bear hug, enbosom, fold in arms, follow closely, hold onto, keep close, lie close, stay near, take in one's arms