Bear Hug Definition

bearhug
noun
A rough, tight hug.
American Heritage
An extremely tight, rough embrace with the arms.
Webster's New World

Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially between men.

Granddad scooped up the child in a big bear hug.
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In business, a hostile takeover effort in which one firm offers to buy the other firm at a share price too high to refuse.

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In wrestling, a hold with the arms around the opponent.

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Other Word Forms of Bear Hug

Noun

Singular:
bear hug
Plural:
bear-hugs

Bear Hug Sentence Examples

  • He wrenched Sofi off the ground in a tight bear hug and deposited her on the other side of the gate line.

  • When they entered the kitchen, Sarah ran to Elisabeth and drew her into a bear hug.

  • Disregarding his dirty clothing and skin, he snatched her in a bear hug.

  • He gave her a bear hug and turned his attention to Denton.

  • She put her arms about his neck in a bear hug and gave him an exuberant big sister kiss on the mouth.

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