Dictionary Entry
hug
hug is a 3-letter English word with 9 senses as intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To cower; to crouch; to curl up. Face value is 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
3 letters · Scrabble 7 · Words With Friends 8 · 9 senses
Definitions
- 1intransitive verb
To cower; to crouch; to curl up.
- 2intransitive verb
To crowd together; to cuddle.
- 3transitive verb
To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
- 4transitive verb
To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
- 5transitive verb
To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind.
- 6noun
A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.
- 7noun
a tight or amorous embrace
"come here and give me a big hug"
- 8verb
fit closely or tightly
"The dress hugged her hips"
- 9verb
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
"Hug me, please"
"They embraced"
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