Huggie
adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A hug. informal
"Tib who had been upon the point of offering comfort in the shape of a huggie and a kiss, thought better of it and refrained."
- 2 A diaper made by the Huggies company. informal, uncommon
""Does anyone have a Huggie?" If this disposable diaper trend continues, it's also possible that CO's in wartime will no longer be conscientious objectors, but rather cloth objectors."
- 3 A thermal sleeve that fits around a cup, can, or bottle.
"The preferred Dexter-style drinkholders (which accommodate a can or bottle with or without a huggie) […]"
- 1 Alternative spelling of huggy. alt-of, alternative
"She wasn't really a huggie person but thought this moment called for one."
Example
More examples"She wasn't really a huggie person but thought this moment called for one."
Etymology
From hug + -ie (adjectival suffix).
From hug + -ie (diminutive suffix).
Back-formation from Huggies, an American company that sells disposable diapers; compare pamper (“alternative form of pampers; a diaper, nappy”), derived from the diaper brand Pampers by Procter & Gamble.
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