unhuggable
|un-hug-ga-ble|
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/ʌnˈhʌɡəbəl/
(huggable)
not suitable for hugging
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unhuggable' originates from the English prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'huggable', which is derived from 'hug', meaning 'to embrace'.
Historical Evolution
'huggable' changed from the Old Norse word 'hugga', meaning 'to comfort', and eventually became the modern English word 'hug'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hug' meant 'to comfort', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to embrace'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or desirable for hugging.
The cactus is unhuggable due to its spines.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 07:42