Hug: meaning, definitions and examples

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hug

 

[ hสŒษก ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

showing affection

To embrace someone or something tightly, typically as a gesture of affection or comfort. Hugging is a common way to express love, care, or support towards another person.

Synonyms

clasp, embrace, hold tightly

Examples of usage

  • She hugged her friend tightly after not seeing her for months.
  • The child hugged their teddy bear for comfort.
Context #2 | Noun

physical gesture

A tight hold around someone with one's arms, typically to show affection or comfort. Hugs are often seen as a universal symbol of love and care.

Synonyms

cuddle, embrace, squeeze

Examples of usage

  • He gave her a warm hug to show his appreciation.
  • The child ran into his mother's arms for a hug.

Translations

Translations of the word "hug" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abraรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umarmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ะนะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uล›cisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรขlin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์˜น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู†ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ objรญmรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ objatie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฅๆŠฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ objem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faรฐmlag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆะฐา›ั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qucaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrazo

Etymology

The word 'hug' dates back to the 1560s and is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'hugga', meaning 'to comfort'. The act of hugging has been a universal form of affection and comfort throughout history, transcending cultural boundaries. It is a simple yet powerful gesture that conveys warmth, care, and emotional support.

See also: huge, hugger, hugging.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,919, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.