hug hug /ˈhʌg/

noun

1. A tight or amorous embrace  ( clinch , hug , squeeze )
   a tight or amorous embrace
    Come here and give me a big hug
   come here and give me a big hug
   
   

verb

1. () Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness  ( bosom , squeeze , embrace , hug )
   hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
    Hug me, please
   Hug me, please
    They embraced
   They embraced
    He hugged her close to him
   He hugged her close to him
   
2. () Fit closely or tightly  ( hug )
   fit closely or tightly
    The dress hugged her hips
   The dress hugged her hips