Food & drink pronunciation

hugging

/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/

IPA
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
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Meaning

verb

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

verb

To cling closely together.

verb

To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

“Billy hugged Danny until he felt better.”

verb

To stay close to (the shore etc.)

verb

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

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