Definitions for hugs

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hugs hug

Spelling: [huhg]

IPA: /hʌg/

Hugs is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 22 anagrams from letters in hugs (ghsu).

Definitions for hugs

noun

1. a tight clasp with the arms; embrace.

verb (used with object)

1. to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
2. to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish:
3. to keep close to, as in sailing, walking, or in moving along or alongside of:

verb (used without object)

1. to cling together; lie close.

Origin of hugs

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

Examples for hugs

And then Mike came tearing up and gave him a hug and a pat on the back.

With help, he got to his feet, and when she hugged him he lifted his arms slightly as if to return the hug.

If he be the man I take him for, he must hug an obstacle to his heart as a Heaven-sent gift.

Charlie Crist got thrown out of the party for one hug, after all.

He became greatly alarmed, and got rid of his sister's hug definitely.

He would pull her toward him, hug her, kiss her, and stroke her hair.

"Kate sought me out and gave me a hug just before she left," said Mrs Smith afterwards to a reporter at the Daily Mail.

And Fred stuck in the card for me that said, “Live from New York…” and gave me a hug.

I wish I could hug you all—but it would muss you dreadfully.

Should they not hug their pillow as the friend of their bosom?