What does Hugging mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snugglingnoun

    affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

Wikipedia

  1. hugging

    A hug is a form of endearment, universal in most human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug. Hugs can last for any duration.

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  1. hugging

    Hugging is a physical act of wrapping arms around a person, object or animal as a form of affection, greeting, comfort, or physical expression of emotional closeness. It often involves two or more beings and is typically associated with warmth, comfort, love, friendship, and empathy. However, the nature and meaning of a hug can vary greatly depending on the context, culture, and personal boundaries.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hugging

    of Hug

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hugging in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hugging in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Hugging in a Sentence

  1. Kelly Jackson:

    The 18-month-old child coughed up some water and was transported to the hospital as a precaution but he was ok. Following the incident, the family installed a fence equipped with a locked door that goes to the pool. Kelly Jackson recalled hugging and thanking her daughter for her help. I hugged her, I cried and I still thank her every day, because honestly, in that matter, two seconds makes a huge difference. Following the heroic act, Halifax Mayor Mayor Mike Savage and Councilor Tony Mancini honored Lexie Comeau-Jackson on Wednesday with a special award, Global News reported.

  2. Mike Schmidt:

    In 2019, there are certain things -- including physical acts like hugging -- that we shouldn't be doing any more, it's just not worth the risk.

  3. Jarred Evans:

    We're all still taking major precautions. So, it's not like we're around here hugging each other and shaking hands and things like that.

  4. Debra Izzett Skelley:

    When I got in there they just started hugging me and holding me and told me they were very confident, of course, it has to be tested.

  5. Villas Boas:

    When you think about the feeling of a mother hugging her daughter, the heart beats, it really beats.

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