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huggable

[huhg-uh-buhl]

adjective

evoking a desire to hug close; inviting a close embrace; cuddly: a huggable little baby.

Origin:
1895–1900; hug + -able

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hug (hʌɡ)

—vb , hugs, hugging, hugged
1.	(also intr) to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace
2.	to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc
3.	to cling to (beliefs, etc); cherish
4.	to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself)

—n
5.	a tight or fond embrace

[C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse hugga to comfort, Old English hogian to take care of]

'huggable

—*adj*

'hugger

—n

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