Definition of Hugger in English :
Define Hugger in English
Hugger meaning in English
Meaning of Hugger in English
Pronunciation of Hugger in English
Hugger pronunciation in English
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Hugger
see synonyms of huggerNoun
1. hugger
a person who hugs
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Hugger
see synonyms of huggerverbWord forms: hugs, hugging or hugged (mainly tr)
1. (also intr)
to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace
2.
to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc
3.
to cling to (beliefs, etc); cherish
4.
to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself)
noun
5.
a tight or fond embrace
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Hugger
see synonyms of hugger verb transitiveWord forms: hugged or ˈhugging
1.
to put the arms around and hold closely; esp., to embrace tightly and affectionately
2.
to squeeze tightly between the forelegs, as a bear does
3.
to cling to or cherish (a belief, opinion, etc.)
4.
to keep close to
to hug the shoreline in sailing
verb intransitive
5.
to clasp or embrace each other closely
noun
6.
a close, affectionate embrace
7.
a tight clasp or hold with the arms, as in wrestling
8.
a bear's squeeze
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Hugger
see synonyms of huggerv. hugged, hug·ging, hugs
v.tr.
1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.
3. To stay close to: a sailboat hugging the shore.
v.intr.
To embrace or cling together closely.
n.
1. A close, affectionate embrace.
2. A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.
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