Bearhug

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of bear hug. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    To embrace in a bear hug. transitive

    "All around the Giants are signs and symbols of change and progression, from the once-isolated head coach, who was spotted Sunday night triumphantly bearhugging a player, to the acutely boyish quarterback, who stepped to the podium wearing the flattering look of whiskered grunge."

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"All around the Giants are signs and symbols of change and progression, from the once-isolated head coach, who was spotted Sunday night triumphantly bearhugging a player, to the acutely boyish quarterback, who stepped to the podium wearing the flattering look of whiskered grunge."

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