Tree-hugging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tree-hugging is an adjective meaning (derogatory) Supporting of environment concerns such as combating pollution, deforestation, etc.
Meaning
(derogatory) Supporting of environment concerns such as combating pollution, deforestation, etc.
More Meanings
- (literal) To wrap one's arms around the trunk of a tree, as in an embrace.
Example Sentences
He could have developed his oil wells if it wasn't for those pesky tree-hugging hippies.
“They were hugely embarrassed to find out I was tree-hugging champion; it wasn’t exactly the ‘cool mum’ hat they wanted me to have. So I do feel slightly bad for their street cred.”
Synonyms for tree-hugging
Depending on context, synonyms include lentil-weaving, yoghurt-knitting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antideforestation, green-minded, antienvironmental, anti-environmentalist, antilogging, antigreen.
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