bear hug

bear hug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bair huhg]
- /bɛər hʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bair huhg]
- /bɛər hʌg/

Definitions of bear hug words

countable noun bear hug A bear hug is a rather rough, tight, affectionate hug. 3
noun bear hug a wrestling hold in which the arms are locked tightly round an opponent's chest and arms 3
noun bear hug any similar tight embrace 3
noun bear hug an approach to the board of one company by another to indicate that an offer is to be made for their shares 3
verb bear hug to give someone a bear hug 3
noun bear hug affectionate embrace 1

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Parts of speech for Bear hug

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bear hug popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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