Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Affectionate embracing; caressing.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Present participle of
hug .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word hugging.
Examples
-
Maddened by the sound of the water, Jerry had first to endure an embracing and hugging from the boy, who, squatted on his hams, rocked back and forth and mumbled a strange little crooning song.
CHAPTER XIII 2010
-
I treasure a clean environment and just one picture of Mcain hugging Dubya was enough for me.
-
The MoveOn spot closes with a picture of President Bush and John McCain hugging that has been used often in advertising from Democrats and anti-McCain third-party groups this cycle.
-
And pillow-hugging is also a hobby of mine when female company is lacking.
EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Do you use a pillow, or no? 2008
-
Just keep the picture of McCain hugging Bush and you have McCain all figured out.
McCain: Don't blame Pres. Bush for 'Mission Accomplished' 2008
-
That was his idea and he may or may not write a fic about it and how it pertains to certain hugging aversions in the season 4 finale.
Drabble Smut amberfocus 2008
-
Teenage hugging is a gateway affection that inevitably leads to hand holding.
-
Teenage hugging is a gateway affection that inevitably leads to hand holding.
Archive 2007-11-01 2007
-
Oh yeah, and whining while tree hugging is even more difficult, it would require a person to perform 2 tasks at the same time.
Think Progress » Hayden approved 12-3 by Senate Intel Committee 2006
-
I should point out that my hugging is not uncontrollable or continually forced upon people.
Archive 2006-02-01 Jessica 2006
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.