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

  • (..) l may have told a few people down at the pub. Right. Have l got something for you. Something which will make you love me so much, you will want to hug me every day for the rest of my life. Blimey. What is it ? Phone number of Anna Scott's agent in London... and her agent in New York. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill
  • (..) I feel sad and empty. Buying a little toy every now and then helps me fill that void. So while I can't hug you every day, flying that helicopter... I'm cutting you off. Just to be clear, financially or mid-sentence? No red and yellow, (..)
    2015 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Graduation Transmission Season: 8 Episode 22
  • (..) I'd give you this whole hotel if I could! Okay, well Thank you Ella. Thank you very much. Well, anything for Sully! What just happened? You just got hugged by a total stranger. Ah come on Sully! When was the last time you heard someone landing a jetplane on the water? And finally lived? Exactly. (..)
    2016 Sully