bearhugs
/ˈbɛrˌhʌɡz/
noun
- Plural of bearhug; multiple instances of very tight, affectionate hugs.
- After the game, the players gave each other bearhugs in the locker room.
- The family exchanged bearhugs at the reunion.
- The children ran to their grandparents for bearhugs.
verb
- Third person singular form of bearhug; to hug someone very tightly and affectionately.
- She bearhugs her teddy bear every night before sleeping.
- My dog bearhugs my leg when I come home.
- He bearhugs his teammates whenever they win a match.