hug

Definition

  • verb: to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship
  • verb: to press tightly especially in the arms
  • synonyms: cuddle, embrace, cherish

Examples

  • We 'hugged' briefly, and then it was time to say goodbye.

  • I 'hugged' my knees to my chest.

  • The boat 'hugged' the shore.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) for dinner with your friends ok, ill be there in a second baby as you can see, my dance card is quite full im going to have to decline can i just get a hug? oh, no... -yeah and it kills me to have to tell you no. because im a people pleaser but,thank you for creeping up my night (..)
    2012 Ted
  • (..) well as it turned out, John had picked a perfect night to make a wish teddy... teddy? teddy hug me your my best friend John did you... did you just talk... dont look so surprised, your the one who wished for it arent you? yeah... (..)
    2012 Ted