bearhugs

/ˈbɛrˌhʌɡz/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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