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HUGGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hugging.

Hugging - as a noun

Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caressing12cuddling13fondling13kissing12necking14petting10smooching17snuggling12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arousal7foreplay16stimulation13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hugging - as a verb

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

To cling closely together.

To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

Example: "Billy hugged danny until he felt better."

To stay close to (the shore etc.)

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Example Sentences

"She was hugging her teddy bear tightly."
"The children were hugging their parents after a long day at school."
"He couldn't resist hugging his best friend when he saw him at the airport."
"The couple was hugging each other on the beach at sunset."
"The little girl ran into her mother's arms, hugging her tightly."
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Word Game Points

Is HUGGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hugging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUGGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HUGGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hugging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUGGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is HUGGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hugging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUGGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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