hug

/ˈhəg/

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hugga to soothe

verb

  1. to press (someone) tightly in one's arms especially as a sign of affection

  2. to hold (something) tightly with the arms

  3. to wrap one's arms around (oneself)

They hugged each other before saying goodbye.

She hugged her knees to her chest.

noun

  1. a close embrace with the arms especially as a sign of affection

She gave me a hug.

noun

  1. a woman's short usually knitted sleeveless close-fitting jacket