Definition of hug

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• hug is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• hug is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• hug is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of hug

• a tight or amorous embrace (noun)

  Examples

  1. come here and give me a big hug

  Synonyms

  1. clinch
  2. squeeze
• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness (verb)

  Examples

  1. He hugged her close to him

  Synonyms

  1. bosom
  2. embrace
  3. squeeze
• fit closely or tightly (verb)

  Examples

  1. The dress hugged her hips

See definition of hug in Merriam Webster