hug

noun
[L4136]

Related

Derived from hug

Forms

  • singular : hug
  • plural : hugs

Senses

  • form of endearment, universal in human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely

hug

verb
[L4135]

Related

Derivations hug

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : hug
  • simple present, singular, third person : hugs
  • simple past : hugged
  • present participle : hugging
  • past participle : hugged

Senses

  • put arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely
  • hug, embrace