Hug | Mean of hug in English Dictionary

/ˈhʌg/

• Verb
• to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship
1. I hugged him close.
2. She hugged her daughter.
3. We hugged briefly, and then it was time to say goodbye.
• to hold (something) tightly with your arms
1. I hugged my knees to my chest.
• to stay close to (something)
1. The road hugs the river.
2. The boat hugged the shore.
3. body-hugging clothing [=clothes that are tight]
• Noun

• the act of putting your arms around someone or something as a way of showing love or friendship
1. hugs and kisses
2. He gave me a big hug. [=he hugged me]