noun

hugger

HUH-guh

Hugger (noun) means a person who likes to hug, or who is hugging someone. Example: “He's a natural hugger and greets everyone with a hug.”

noun

A person who likes to hug, or who is hugging someone.

"He's a natural hugger and greets everyone with a hug."

"The hugger wrapped her arms around her old friend."

How to use hugger

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who hugs, especially someone who does it often or enthusiastically.

Word forms

huggered past tense, huggers plural, huggers singular

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Etymology

From hug plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who does the action."

Rhymes for hugger

bugger mugger chugger slugger

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hugger” mean?

The word “hugger” means a person who likes to hug, or who is hugging someone. In plain terms, someone who hugs, especially someone who does it often or enthusiastically.

How do you pronounce “hugger”?

“Hugger” is pronounced HUH-guh (/ˈhʌɡɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hugger” in a sentence?

Here is “hugger” used in a sentence: “He's a natural hugger and greets everyone with a hug.”

What part of speech is “hugger”?

“Hugger” is a noun.