Definitions for hug

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hug hug

Spelling: [huhg]

IPA: /hʌg/

Hug is a 3 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 10 anagrams from letters in hug (ghu).

Definitions for hug

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 hug

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

Examples for hug

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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