Associations to the word «Hug»

Pictures for the word «Hug»

Wiktionary

HUG, noun. An affectionate close embrace.
HUG, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To crouch; huddle as with cold.
HUG, verb. (intransitive) To cling closely together.
HUG, verb. (transitive) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
HUG, verb. (transitive) To stay close to (the shore etc.)
HUG, verb. (transitive) (figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Dictionary definition

HUG, noun. A tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug".
HUG, verb. Squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him".
HUG, verb. Fit closely or tightly; "The dress hugged her hips".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats