hugable
|hug-a-ble|
B2
/ˈhʌɡəbl/
(hug)
embrace
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hugable' originates from the English word 'hug,' which comes from the Old Norse word 'hugga,' meaning 'to comfort.'
Historical Evolution
'hugga' transformed into the Middle English word 'huggen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hug.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to comfort or console,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to embrace.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being hugged; inviting or suitable for hugging.
The teddy bear is so hugable that every child wants one.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 17:22