1. (verb)hug, clinch, squeeze a tight or amorous embrace "come here and give me a big hug"
2. (verb)embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
3. (verb)hug fit closely or tightly "The dress hugged her hips"