Hug
verb
(intransitive, transitive) To hold someone tightly in arms, usually with affection.
He gave his mother a tight hug before leaving for college.
Often appears as...
- give a hug
- need a hug
verb
(transitive) To stay close to a surface or border, as if closely embracing it.
The road hugs the coastline for dozens of miles.
Often appears as...
- hug the coast
- hug the curb
noun
Act of hugging; a tight grasp or clasp with arms, usually to express affection.
He wrapped her in a warm hug.
Often appears as...
- bear hug
- group hug
verb
(intransitive, transitive) To hold someone tightly in arms, usually with affection.
He gave his mother a tight hug before leaving for college.
Often appears as...
- give a hug
- need a hug
verb
(transitive) To stay close to a surface or border, as if closely embracing it.
The road hugs the coastline for dozens of miles.
Often appears as...
- hug the coast
- hug the curb
noun
Act of hugging; a tight grasp or clasp with arms, usually to express affection.
He wrapped her in a warm hug.
Often appears as...
- bear hug
- group hug
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Gesture
A hug is often given to show love, support, or comfort to someone.
After hearing the good news, she hugged her friend in joy.
Pro Tip 2/3Consent Important
Always ensure the other person is comfortable with physical contact before hugging.
Seeing his open arms, she stepped forward for a hug.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, hugging is not a common greeting; handshake or nod might be preferred.
He noticed they didn't hug, so he offered his hand instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Gesture
A hug is often given to show love, support, or comfort to someone.
After hearing the good news, she hugged her friend in joy.
Pro Tip 2/3Consent Important
Always ensure the other person is comfortable with physical contact before hugging.
Seeing his open arms, she stepped forward for a hug.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, hugging is not a common greeting; handshake or nod might be preferred.
He noticed they didn't hug, so he offered his hand instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Gesture
A hug is often given to show love, support, or comfort to someone.
After hearing the good news, she hugged her friend in joy.
Pro Tip 2/3Consent Important
Always ensure the other person is comfortable with physical contact before hugging.
Seeing his open arms, she stepped forward for a hug.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, hugging is not a common greeting; handshake or nod might be preferred.
He noticed they didn't hug, so he offered his hand instead.
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The art of asking PIPE...
of direct connection with people, because I loved it. So after all of our shows, we would sign autographs and hug fans and hang out and talk to people, and we made an art out of asking people to help us and join us, and I would track down local musicians and artists and they would set up outside of our shows,
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Do Komodo Dragons Eat...
Erm because they're very affectionate, they're very lovely. It's quite lovely of somebody to think that they might be hugging, but they're doing quite the opposite. They're actually fighting. So the only time they will do that move, is in breeding season,
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This New Zealand Couple...
the north with love and big hugs they gave it for free to this land they adore their gift back to new zealand they don't ask for more when the gox were still young chinese folk would just few new zealand today is a way different hill he laughs out loud
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How to make stress your...
because it's released when you hug someone. But this is a very small part of what oxytocin is involved in. Oxytocin is a neuro-hormone. It fine-tunes your brain's social instincts. It primes you to do things that strengthen close relationships.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
Just like this and I just laid on it and I hugged it. I held onto him like this and I hugged it and I laid there forever. I just laid there and he didn't move either. So we swam up to the back of the boat where everyone was crying,
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What is love? - Brad...
Love is also a set of behaviors we associate with the Holding hands, kissing, hugging, public displays of affection, dating, marriage, having kids, or just sex. But these loving actions can be subjective or culturally relative.
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Why you should learn...
through these escarpment parts that hug the hillside he said our name should be city life is moving bodies climb and he made us a logo every year we have a community potluck party and neighbors all the organizations in northern
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The mind behind Linux PIPE...
who like -- really want to hug you and get you into the community. But that's not everybody. And that's not me. I care about the technology. There are people who care about the UI. I can't do UI to save my life.
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Top 5 Reindeer Moments PIPE...
special to remember our time together that's a handsome handsome man yeah a good fellow who said reindeers don't like hugs okay right okay right we'll do a selfie you
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
Video examples
The art of asking PIPE...
of direct connection with people, because I loved it. So after all of our shows, we would sign autographs and hug fans and hang out and talk to people, and we made an art out of asking people to help us and join us, and I would track down local musicians and artists and they would set up outside of our shows,
Video examples
Do Komodo Dragons Eat...
Erm because they're very affectionate, they're very lovely. It's quite lovely of somebody to think that they might be hugging, but they're doing quite the opposite. They're actually fighting. So the only time they will do that move, is in breeding season,
Video examples
This New Zealand Couple...
the north with love and big hugs they gave it for free to this land they adore their gift back to new zealand they don't ask for more when the gox were still young chinese folk would just few new zealand today is a way different hill he laughs out loud
Video examples
How to make stress your...
because it's released when you hug someone. But this is a very small part of what oxytocin is involved in. Oxytocin is a neuro-hormone. It fine-tunes your brain's social instincts. It primes you to do things that strengthen close relationships.
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
Just like this and I just laid on it and I hugged it. I held onto him like this and I hugged it and I laid there forever. I just laid there and he didn't move either. So we swam up to the back of the boat where everyone was crying,
Video examples
What is love? - Brad...
Love is also a set of behaviors we associate with the Holding hands, kissing, hugging, public displays of affection, dating, marriage, having kids, or just sex. But these loving actions can be subjective or culturally relative.
Video examples
Why you should learn...
through these escarpment parts that hug the hillside he said our name should be city life is moving bodies climb and he made us a logo every year we have a community potluck party and neighbors all the organizations in northern
Video examples
The mind behind Linux PIPE...
who like -- really want to hug you and get you into the community. But that's not everybody. And that's not me. I care about the technology. There are people who care about the UI. I can't do UI to save my life.
Video examples
Top 5 Reindeer Moments PIPE...
special to remember our time together that's a handsome handsome man yeah a good fellow who said reindeers don't like hugs okay right okay right we'll do a selfie you
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
George Foreman
American Boxer
So many of us have loved ones and people we really care about, and the only time we show affection is when they are gone. I have preached at funerals, and you see loved ones who didn't even say hello to dear ones when they were alive. Give them hugs, kisses while they are alive and need it.
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Hugh Jackman
Australian Actor
The word philosophy sounds high-minded, but it simply means the love of wisdom. If you love something, you don't just read about it; you hug it, you mess with it, you play with it, you argue with it.
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Nick Cave
Australian Musician
If beautiful movies can influence you to go out and hug your children, then we have to be honest and say that other movies can inspire you to do bad things.
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Natalie Portman
American Actress
Cute is when a person's personality shines through their looks. Like in the way they walk, every time you see them you just want to run up and hug them.
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Celine Dion
Musician
I looked in the audience. There were no strangers. Everybody was singing and cheering and hugging. That was a beautiful picture to look at.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
There's a long life ahead of you and it's going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other.
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Jim Valvano
American Coach
And if you see me, smile and maybe give me a hug. That's important to me too.
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Freddie Freeman
American Athlete
I think this world needs a little more hugging in their lives.
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Lenny Henry
British Actor
My dad never hugged me, never said he was proud of me.
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Virgil
Roman Poet
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Quote examples
George Foreman
American Boxer
So many of us have loved ones and people we really care about, and the only time we show affection is when they are gone. I have preached at funerals, and you see loved ones who didn't even say hello to dear ones when they were alive. Give them hugs, kisses while they are alive and need it.
Quote examples
Hugh Jackman
Australian Actor
The word philosophy sounds high-minded, but it simply means the love of wisdom. If you love something, you don't just read about it; you hug it, you mess with it, you play with it, you argue with it.
Quote examples
Nick Cave
Australian Musician
If beautiful movies can influence you to go out and hug your children, then we have to be honest and say that other movies can inspire you to do bad things.
Quote examples
Natalie Portman
American Actress
Cute is when a person's personality shines through their looks. Like in the way they walk, every time you see them you just want to run up and hug them.
Quote examples
Celine Dion
Musician
I looked in the audience. There were no strangers. Everybody was singing and cheering and hugging. That was a beautiful picture to look at.
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
There's a long life ahead of you and it's going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other.
Quote examples
Jim Valvano
American Coach
And if you see me, smile and maybe give me a hug. That's important to me too.
Quote examples
Freddie Freeman
American Athlete
I think this world needs a little more hugging in their lives.
Quote examples
Lenny Henry
British Actor
My dad never hugged me, never said he was proud of me.
Quote examples
Virgil
Roman Poet
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Example 1 of 10
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