What is "hugging"

hugging \hugging\ n. Affectionate embracing; caressing.

Syn: caressing, cuddling, fondling, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling.

n. The act of giving a hug. vb. (present participle of hug English)

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n. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) [syn: caressing, cuddling, fondling, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling]

1. v. hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced" [syn: embrace, bosom, squeeze]

2. fit closely or tightly; "She dress hugged her hipds"

3. [also: hugging, hugged]

1. n. a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" [syn: clinch, squeeze]

2. [also: hugging, hugged]