hug

  • 31hug — n. to give smb. a hug * * * [hʌg] to give smb. a hug …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 32hug — transitive verb (hugged; hugging) Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hugga to soothe Date: 1567 1. to press tightly especially in the arms 2. a. congratulate b. to hold fast ; cherish < hugged his miseries like a sul …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 33Hug — This name derives from the medieval personal name Hucca or Uccak a pet form of the Olde English pre 7th Century name Uhtroed a compound of the elements uht , dawn plus ric power. One, Gamel filius (son of) Jucca is recorded in the 1185 Knights&#8230; …

    Surnames reference

  • 34hug — [16] Etymologically, hug seems to convey the notion of ‘consolation, solicitude’; the expression of such feelings by clasping someone in one’s arms is apparently a secondary semantic development. The word is of Scandinavian origin, and is&#8230; …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

  • 35hug v — Did you hear about the blonde that went to library and checked out a book called How to Hug ? Got back to the dorm and found out it was volume 7 of an encyclopedia …

    English expressions

  • 36hug — 1. verb 1) they hugged each other Syn: embrace, cuddle, squeeze, clasp, clutch, cradle, cling to, hold close, hold tight, take/fold someone in one s arms, clasp someone to one s bosom 2) our route hugged the coastline Syn …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 37hug — v 1. embrace, take into one s arms, squeeze, clasp, press to one s bosom, embosom, enfold; hold in one s arms, caress, cuddle, snuggle, lie together, Inf. smooch, Sl. clinch; welcome, receive warmly, receive with open arms. 2. clutch, clench,&#8230; …

    A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

  • 38hug — 1. verb they hugged each other Syn: embrace, cuddle, squeeze, clasp, clutch, hold tight 2. noun there were hugs as we left Syn: embrace, cuddle, squeeze, bear hug …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 39hug — [hʌg] verb I 1) [I/T] to put your arms round someone in order to show your love or friendship Mike picked up his daughter and hugged her tight.[/ex] 2) [T] to hold something close to your chest Emma was sitting on the floor hugging her&#8230; …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 40hug —   Pūliki, pūku i, apo;    ♦ hug ardently, kilipue …

    English-Hawaiian dictionary