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Huggie

adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of huggy. alt-of, alternative

    "She wasn't really a huggie person but thought this moment called for one."

Noun
  1. 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. 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. 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) […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hug + -ie (adjectival suffix).

Etymology 2

From hug + -ie (diminutive suffix).

Etymology 3

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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