hug

hug - verb

  • To press (someone) tightly in one's arms especially as a sign of affection
  • To hold (something) tightly with the arms
  • To wrap one's arms around (oneself)
  • To stay close to (something)
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"They hugged each other before saying goodbye."

SpellingJoy score for hug

SpellingJoy Gematria

📚 Apprentice
65

Letter Values

H
11
U
21
G
10

Etymology

Scandinavian

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

Word family

hugs, hugging, hugged