How Do You Spell HUGGING?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "hugging" is spelled with a double "g" to indicate the long /ɡ/ sound. This sound is created by the vibration of the vocal cords while air is passed through the narrow gap created by the back of the tongue and the soft palate. The first syllable, "hug," is pronounced with a short /ʌ/ sound, while the second syllable, "-ging," features the long /ɡ/ sound. Together, they create a word that describes the act of embracing or holding someone closely.

HUGGING Meaning and Definition

1. Hugging is a physical act and form of bodily contact that involves embracing another person or object firmly with one's arms. It is an expression of affection, care, comfort, or congratulations, and is commonly practiced as a gesture of greeting, farewell, consolation, or celebration. Hugging typically involves wrapping one's arms around the upper body of another person, often pressing the chests together, while maintaining a close proximity.

   Hugging carries a variety of meanings depending on the context and culture. It can serve as a non-verbal way to convey love, support, and warmth, promoting a sense of security and intimacy between individuals. Hugs also contribute to the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with bonding and feelings of well-being. Hugs can be exchanged between family members, close friends, partners, or even strangers during appropriate circumstances, such as in times of joy, sadness, or during special occasions.

   While hugging is commonly practiced and widely accepted in many societies, it is important to respect personal boundaries and consent. People may have varying levels of comfort when it comes to physical contact, and it is crucial to ask for consent or respect the preferences of others before initiating a hug. Hugging, when done with mutual consent and respect, fosters connection and enhances social bonds, promoting overall emotional well-being.

Top Common Misspellings for HUGGING *

• huging 75.8064516%
• huggin 19.3548387%
• huggging 3.2258064%
• hunging 1.6129032%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for HUGGING

• harging
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• pugging
• agging
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• hsgging
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• higlging
• Ruggine
• huggg
• huggingss
• huteing
• hudying
• hugingg
• huggily

Etymology of HUGGING

The word "hugging" originated from the Old Norse word "hugga" which means "to comfort". In Old English, this word transformed into "huggen" which also meant "to comfort" or "to embrace". Over time, "huggen" evolved into the Middle English term "hug" which referred to a form of affectionate embrace or a tight squeeze. In the 16th century, the word "hug" started being used as a verb, giving rise to the present-day form "hugging" as an action of embracing or holding someone closely in one's arms.

Idioms with the word HUGGING

• commode-hugging drunk A person who is extremely intoxicated and slumped over a toilet or commode, typically in a state of nausea or vomiting.

Similar spelling words for HUGGING

• huggins,
• mugging,
• huggingly,
• huygens,
• Lugging,
• huizenga,
• Hiking,
• huskins,
• Tugging,
• urging,
• Hogging,
• husking,
• bugging,
• hanging,
• huskiness,
• Egging,
• huckins.

Conjugate verb Hugging

CONDITIONAL

I would hugging

you would hugging

he/she/it would hugging

we would hugging

they would hugging

I would hug

we would hug

you would hug

he/she/it would hug

they would hug

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hugging

you would be hugging

he/she/it would be hugging

we would be hugging

they would be hugging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hugging

you would have hugging

he/she/it would have hugging

we would have hugging

they would have hugging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hugging

you would have been hugging

he/she/it would have been hugging

we would have been hugging

they would have been hugging

FUTURE

I will hug

you will hug

he/she/it will hug

we will hug

they will hug

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hugging

you will be hugging

he/she/it will be hugging

we will be hugging

they will be hugging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hugged

you will have hugged

he/she/it will have hugged

we will have hugged

they will have hugged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hugging

you will have been hugging

he/she/it will have been hugging

we will have been hugging

they will have been hugging

IMPERATIVE

you hug

we let´s hug

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hug

PAST

I hugged

you hugged

he/she/it hugged

we hugged

they hugged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hugging

you were hugging

he/she/it was hugging

we were hugging

they were hugging

PAST PARTICIPLE

hugged

PAST PERFECT

I had hugged

you had hugged

he/she/it had hugged

we had hugged

they had hugged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hugging

you had been hugging

he/she/it had been hugging

we had been hugging

they had been hugging

PRESENT

I hug

you hug

he/she/it hugs

we hug

they hug

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hugging

you are hugging

he/she/it is hugging

we are hugging

they are hugging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hugging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hugged

you have hugged

he/she/it has hugged

we have hugged

they have hugged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hugging

you have been hugging

he/she/it has been hugging

we have been hugging

they have been hugging

I would have hugged

we would have hugged

you would have hugged

he/she/it would have hugged

they would have hugged