📖 Definitions of "Hugging"
verb
- 1
To crouch; huddle as with cold.
- 2
To cling closely together.
- 3
To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
"Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."
- 4
To stay close to (the shore etc.)
noun
- 1
The act of giving a hug.
🔄 Synonyms of "Hugging"
8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| fondlingnoun | The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. |
| caressingnoun | A caress. |
| neckingnoun | (slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck. |
| pettingnoun | The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. |
| snugglingnoun | A snuggle. |
| cuddlingnoun | The act of giving a cuddle. |
| kissingnoun | The act of giving a kiss or making out. |
| smoochingnoun | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hugging"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| cuddlingnoun | The act of giving a cuddle. |
| snugglingnoun | A snuggle. |
| caressingnoun | A caress. |
| pettingnoun | The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. |
| kissingnoun | The act of giving a kiss or making out. |
| fondlingnoun | The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. |
| neckingnoun | (slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck. |
| smoochingnoun | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) |
| cuddleverb | (US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle. |
| embraceverb | (transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug. |
| kissverb | (transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting. |
| embracingnoun | The act by which something is embraced (in various senses). |
| clingingnoun | clingy. |
| squeezingnoun | The act of pressing; compression. |
| claspingnoun | The act by which something is clasped. |
| enfoldingnoun | A folding around something. |
| grippingnoun | Which catches someone's attention; exciting |
| encirclingnoun | enclosing, skirting |
| nestlingnoun | A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest. |
| nuzzlingnoun | The act of one who nuzzles. |
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