hugs

hugs · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of *hug*; acts of holding someone tightly in one's arms to express affection.

  2. 2.

    (Also verb) Third person singular present of *hug*.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hugs and kisses — an expression of affection, often written as "XOXO"
  • •
    virtual hugs — symbolic hugs sent via text or online

Related words

See also: cuddle, embrace, hug
Synonyms: cuddles, embraces

Etymology

From Old Norse hugga ("to comfort, console"). The noun sense developed from the verb in English.