Hug
[hʌg] or [hʌɡ]
Definition
(noun.) a tight or amorous embrace; 'come here and give me a big hug'.
(verb.) fit closely or tightly; 'The dress hugged her hips'.
Typist: Richard--From WordNet
Definition
(v. i.) To cower; to crouch; to curl up.
(v. i.) To crowd together; to cuddle.
(v. t.) To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
(v. t.) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
(v. t.) To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind.
(n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.
Editor: Ryan
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [1]. Embrace, clasp.[2]. Retain, hold fast, cling to, keep hold of.[3]. (Naut.) Go near, keep close to.
n. Embrace, clasp.
Typist: Patricia
Definition
v.t. to embrace closely and fondly: to cherish: to congratulate (one's self): (naut.) to keep close to.—v.i. to crowd together:—pr.p. hug′ging; pa.p. hugged.—n. a close and fond embrace: a particular grip in wrestling.—Hug one's self to congratulate one's self.
Checked by Ida
Unserious Contents or Definition
A roundabout way of expressing affection.
Edited by Craig
Examples
- Mr. Darcy may hug himself. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- The way he'd say “I've been a regular brown bear to-day,” and take himself in his arms and hug himself at the thoughts of the brute he had pretended. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But please hug and kiss me, everyone, and don't mind my dress. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Entertain this belief, he cried, hug it to your heart--make it a pillow to your head, an opiate for your eyes --I am content. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- They made her want to hug them, to protect them, to give them life. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Your breakfast is ready, sir,' whispered Bella, after greeting him with a hug, 'and all you have to do, is, to eat it up and drink it up, and escape. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- He hasn't,' repeated the other to his knotted stick, as he gave it a hug; 'he hasn't got--ha! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Looking round the office, as if her father were a captive and this his cell, Bella hugged him and choked him to her heart's content. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And Amy, the dignified, tumbled over a stool, and never stopping to get up, hugged and cried over her father's boots in the most touching manner. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mr Boffin pointed at the culprit, as it were in the act, and hugged himself in his great penetration. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The moment my aunt was restored, she flew at Peggotty, and calling her a silly old creature, hugged her with all her might. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- So it was that he spied Tarzan as the boy emerged from the clawing, pushing throng with that hairy forearm hugged firmly to his body. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- After that, she hugged Mr. Dick (who was highly honoured, but a good deal surprised); and after that, told them why. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- The reaction of joy was as passionate as his grief had been, and he hugged his recovered gems to his bosom. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- I sat up half the night hugging myself over it, and next day I was off to Birmingham in a train that would take me in plenty time for my appointment. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- And I recollect two bursting to the opposite side of the parlour, while she was hugging me. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- But before he goes downstairs, Mr. Snagsby loads him with some broken meats from the table, which he carries away, hugging in his arms. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Oh, she did look so funny, hugging the big, slippery fish, and hoping Mr. Laurence's bed in heaven would be 'aisy'. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- We didn't open it, but we are dying to know what he says, cried Jo, hugging her sister and offering the note. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Now, Pa,' said Bella, hugging him close, 'take this lovely woman out to dinner. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Now, Wegg,' said Mr Boffin, hugging his stick closer, 'I want to make a sort of offer to you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And slily he traileth along the ground, And his leaves he gently waves, As he joyously hugs and crawleth round The rich mould of dead men's graves. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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