hugger
noun [ C ] uk/ˈhʌɡ.ər/ us/ˈhʌɡ.ɚ/
喜欢拥抱别人的人
someone who likes to express affection for someone (= liking them) in a physical way by hugging (= holding them close to your body with your arms)
I'm not a hugger, but I was so happy I grabbed him and lifted him off the ground. 我一般不喜欢拥抱别人，但是我太高兴了，所以一把抓住他把他抱了起来。
These people are huggers. They show more emotion than any other group of men I've ever met.
See also: hiphuggerstree hugger
- More examples
- I gave him a strong handshake but I'm not a hugger.
- He's a toucher, a hugger and kisser, constantly touching you on the arm or patting you on the shoulder.
- I hope you don't mind but I'm a hugger.
- I find that people from the southern states are great huggers.