huggable

hug·ga·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [huhg-uh-buh l]
- /ˈhʌg ə bəl/
- /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhg-uh-buh l]
- /ˈhʌg ə bəl/

Definitions of huggable word

adjective huggable evoking a desire to hug close; inviting a close embrace; cuddly: a huggable little baby. 1
noun huggable Capable of, or suitable for, being hugged. 1

See all 2 definitions of huggable

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Origin of huggable

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; hug + -able

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Parts of speech for Huggable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Huggable

huggable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for huggable

adjective huggable

cuddlesome — cuddly (sense 1)
kissable — inviting kissing through being lovable or physically attractive.
cuddly — A cuddly person or animal makes you want to cuddle them.

All 3 Synonyms of huggable