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hugger

 

[ ˈhʌɡər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

loving person

A hugger is a person who enjoys giving and receiving hugs as a way to show affection and care towards others. Huggers are often seen as warm, friendly, and nurturing individuals who value physical touch as a means of emotional connection.

Synonyms

cuddler, embracer, snuggler

Examples of usage

  • She's such a hugger, always ready to give a comforting embrace.
  • As a hugger, he believes in the power of a simple hug to express love and support.
Context #2 | Noun

tree lover

In a different context, a hugger can refer to someone who is passionate about protecting trees and forests. These huggers engage in activities like tree-hugging protests or environmental conservation efforts to safeguard natural habitats.

Synonyms

conservationist, environmentalist, green activist

Examples of usage

  • The tree hugger chained herself to the ancient oak tree to prevent its destruction.
  • The hugger community rallied together to save the forest from being cleared for development.

Translations

Translations of the word "hugger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abraçador

🇮🇳 गले लगाने वाला

🇩🇪 Umarmer

🇮🇩 pemeluk

🇺🇦 обіймальник

🇵🇱 przytulający

🇯🇵 ハグする人

🇫🇷 câlineur

🇪🇸 abrazador

🇹🇷 sarılan

🇰🇷 포옹하는 사람

🇸🇦 المعانق

🇨🇿 objímač

🇸🇰 objímač

🇨🇳 拥抱者

🇸🇮 objemalec

🇮🇸 faðmandi

🇰🇿 құшақтаушы

🇬🇪 ჩახუტება

🇦🇿 qucaqlayan

🇲🇽 abrazador

Etymology

The term 'hugger' originated from the Old Norse word 'hugga', meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console'. Over time, it evolved to represent someone who enjoys embracing others or someone who is passionate about protecting trees. The dual meanings of 'hugger' reflect the diverse ways in which the concept of 'hug' can be interpreted in both emotional and environmental contexts.

See also: hug, huge, hugging.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,250, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.