Meaning Of The Word Hug

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hug
verb: When you hug someone, you put your arms around them and hold them tightly, for example because you like them or are pleased to see them. You can also say that two people hug each other or that they hug.

hug in American English
to put the arms around and hold closely; esp., to embrace tightly and affectionately
intransitive verb: to cling together; lie close
noun: a tight clasp with the arms; embrace
transitive verb: to clasp tightly in the arms, esp. with affection; embrace

hug in British English
noun: a tight or fond embrace
verb: to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace

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