ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bearhug

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bearhug is a noun meaning (transitive) To embrace in a bear hug.

Meaning

(transitive) To embrace in a bear hug.

More Meanings

  1. Alternative spelling of bear hug.

Example Sentences

All around the Giants are signs and symbols of change and progression, from the once-isolated head coach, who was spotted Sunday night triumphantly bearhugging a player, to the acutely boyish quarterback, who stepped to the podium wearing the flattering look of whiskered grunge.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include embrace, imbrace, squeeze, huggle, coll, umbeclap.

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