O
AI-generated image

hugging

/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does hugging mean?

verb

to hold someone tightly in one's arms, typically to show affection or comfort. to envelop or surround something, such as a sound or a smell.

Example

"She wrapped her arms around him and started hugging tightly."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for hugging?

What's the opposite of hugging?

Rhymes with hugging