Definitions for Hugging
hug·ging

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snugglingnoun

   affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

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1. hugging

   A hug is a form of endearment, universal in most 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. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug. Hugs can last for any duration.

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1. hugging

   Hugging is a physical act of wrapping arms around a person, object or animal as a form of affection, greeting, comfort, or physical expression of emotional closeness. It often involves two or more beings and is typically associated with warmth, comfort, love, friendship, and empathy. However, the nature and meaning of a hug can vary greatly depending on the context, culture, and personal boundaries.

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1. Hugging

   of Hug

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How to pronounce Hugging?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Hugging in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Hugging in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Hugging in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Hugging in a Sentence

1. Mark Davis:

   Everybody's freaked out this morning, even as I was walking the streets, you'd you'd see somebody on the phone just crying, you know, somebody else hugging each other and crying.

2. Greg Wolf:

   I am putting my arms out wide, my big arms, hugging Sonya, wrapping my arms around her, i want her to know, I love her, I support her and I’m praying for her. I can’t wait to hug her when she gets out of the hospital.

3. John Updike:

   Writing criticism is to writing fiction and poetry as hugging the shore is to sailing in the open sea.

4. Melissa Kester:

   I felt awkward, it’s a little weird. He’s hugging me while he’s singing. But ha ha ha, it’s all a joke. My boyfriend is right there.

5. Mitt Romney:

   I think the strategy Cruz has is working, bear hugging Donald Trump. I think Donald Trump does not feel antagonized.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Hugging
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugging
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hugging
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Hugging