Bearhug
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of bear hug. alt-of, alternative
Verb
- 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."
Example
More examples"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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