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Definition hug in British English

hug verb

verb
/hʌɡ/
1

to put your arms round someone to show your love or friendship

Example

They stood hugging on the platform.

Example

People were hugging and kissing each other.

Example

Mike picked up his daughter and hugged her tight.

Synonyms and related words
mwah kiss hug
2

to hold something close to your chest

Example

Emma was sitting on the floor hugging her knees.

Example

She grabbed the blanket and hugged it round her.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
3

to move, lie, or stay close to something

Example

They kept to the back of the crowd, hugging the wall.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make towards
4

if a piece of clothing hugs your body, it fits very tightly

Synonyms and related words
bag breathe bunch
Definition hug in British English