bearhug
/ˈbɛrˌhʌɡ/
noun
- A very tight, affectionate hug, often lifting the other person off the ground.
- My grandfather's bearhug was so strong it made me feel completely safe.
- He gave his little brother a bearhug when he came home from college.
- The coach wrapped her in a bearhug after she scored the winning goal.
verb
- To hug someone very tightly and affectionately, often lifting them up.
- The toddler bearhugged his father's leg and wouldn't let go.
- They bearhugged each other in celebration of the championship win.
- She bearhugged her best friend at the airport after a long separation.