adjective
huggy
HUH-gee
Huggy (adjective) means Fond of hugging; physically affectionate. Example: “Their family has always been a huggy bunch.”
adjective
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Fond of hugging; physically affectionate.
"Their family has always been a huggy bunch."
"He's not a huggy person, so a handshake is more his style."
How to use huggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone (or a group) who likes hugging as a way of showing affection.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- huggier
- Superlative
- huggiest
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Their family has always been a _____ bunch.
Etymology
From hug plus the adjective ending -y.
Rhymes for huggy
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What does “huggy” mean?
The word “huggy” means fond of hugging; physically affectionate. In plain terms, describes someone (or a group) who likes hugging as a way of showing affection.
How do you pronounce “huggy”?
“Huggy” is pronounced HUH-gee (/ˈhʌɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “huggy” in a sentence?
Here is “huggy” used in a sentence: “Their family has always been a huggy bunch.”
What part of speech is “huggy”?
“Huggy” is an adjective.
