A person who likes to give hugs or something that hugs or holds tightly.
From 'hug' (uncertain origin, possibly Scandinavian) + '-er' suffix. The word 'hug' appeared in English around the 1560s.
Studies show that hugging releases oxytocin, the 'bonding hormone,' and just 20 seconds of hugging can lower stress and blood pressure—so huggers are scientifically making people healthier with every embrace.
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