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huggable

|hug-a-ble|

B2

/ˈhʌɡəbl/

(hug)

embrace

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'huggable' originates from the English word 'hug,' which is believed to have Scandinavian roots, specifically 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 hold closely in one's arms.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of or suitable for being hugged.

The teddy bear is so soft and huggable.

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Last updated: 2025/05/08 07:30