Hugger

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hug (h

v. hugged, hug·ging, hugs

v.tr.

1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.

2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.

3. To stay close to: a sailboat hugging the shore.

v.intr.

To embrace or cling together closely.

1. A close, affectionate embrace.

2. A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.

[Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hugga, to comfort.]

hugga·ble adj.

hugger n.

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Noun

hugger - a person who hugs

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"

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