huggable


hug

H0314700 (hŭg)v. hugged, hug·ging, hugs v.tr.1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.3. To stay close to: a sailboat hugging the shore.v.intr. To embrace or cling together closely.n.1. A close, affectionate embrace.2. A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hugga, to comfort.]
hug′ga·ble adj.hug′ger n.

hug•ga•ble

(ˈhʌg ə bəl)

adj. inviting a close embrace; cuddly.