Definitions for hugging
hug·ging

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

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

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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1. Hugging

   of Hug

How to pronounce hugging?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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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. Melissa Kester:

   I felt awkward, it’s a little weird. He’s hugging me while he’s singing. But ha ha ha, it’s all a joke. My boyfriend is right there.

2. Tazz Jones:

   We just met that day. Maliyah ran up to her. They were hugging and looking out the window, and I asked, ‘Can I take a picture of them?’ And I took the picture, and that was it.

3. Eric Schmitt-Matzen:

   Eric Schmitt-Matzen kind of sat up, and gave me a big hug and asked one more question : ‘ Santa can you help me ? ’ I wrapped my arms around Eric Schmitt-Matzen. Before I could say anything, Eric Schmitt-Matzen died right there. I let Eric Schmitt-Matzen stay, just kept hugging and holding on to Eric Schmitt-Matzen.

4. Washington Post:

   We saw something striking happen the next morning on the The House floor, republicans who knew John Dingell, and are friends with Debbie Dingell, went up to her on the floor and were very apologetic for the President, hugging her, embracing her, including Louie Gohmert, who is one of President Trump's number one attack dogs in the The House, apologizing for the President. It's a reminder that even though this partisan rancor has hit a fever pitch in Washington amid all the impeachment, there is some decency, still, in the halls of Congress.

5. Blake Lively:

   It’s a cruel and unusual form of torture, and then my daughter goes, ‘Dada!’ and she starts hugging and kissing the screen and waving at him, and he’s not waving back and she doesn’t understand why he’s not waving back. She thinks it’s like FaceTime. And it’s because Daddy’s getting it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hugging
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugging
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hugging