noun
Uncommon
hugging
HUH-gihng
Hugging (noun) means the act of embracing someone with your arms. Example: “There was a lot of hugging and crying at the reunion.”
noun
1
The act of embracing someone with your arms.
"There was a lot of hugging and crying at the reunion."
"The coach discouraged excessive hugging on the field to keep things professional."
How to use hugging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action or activity of giving hugs.
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Word forms
- Plural
- huggings
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What does “hugging” mean?
The word “hugging” means the act of embracing someone with your arms. In plain terms, the action or activity of giving hugs.
How do you pronounce “hugging”?
“Hugging” is pronounced HUH-gihng (/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hugging” in a sentence?
Here is “hugging” used in a sentence: “There was a lot of hugging and crying at the reunion.”
What part of speech is “hugging”?
“Hugging” is a noun.
Is “hugging” a common word?
“Hugging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
