ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hugging

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Hugging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of hug.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hug.

More Meanings

  1. The act of giving a hug.

Example Sentences

There began to be some movement preparatory to the resumption of our journey, and, after many huggings and kissings, the family parted, and the wagon drove off[…]

Word Forms

Synonyms for hugging

Depending on context, synonyms include fondling, caressing, necking, petting, snuggling, cuddling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cuddling, snuggling, caressing, petting, kissing, fondling.

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