huggee
One being squeezed
A huggee is the person being hugged, as opposed to the hugger doing the hugging.
The word follows the pattern of other -ee formations (employee, trainee) to mark the recipient of an action: The huggee squirmed away after a few seconds.
Informal and often playful.
Held someone warmly
- heldKept in grasp
- cuddledHeld affectionately close
- snuggledDrew close for warmth
- squeezedPressed firmly together
cradled · comforted · soothed · enveloped · wrapped · nestled · cherished · coddled
Ease or soothing relief
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- warmthHeat you feel
- securityProtection from threat
safety · affection · tenderness · closeness · intimacy · connection · belonging · trust
Person before puberty
- babyVery young child
- toddlerChild learning to walk
- petDomesticated household companion
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
partner · stuffed-animal · pillow · parent · grandparent · sibling · companion · sweetheart
embraced
Held someone warmly
squeezed · cradled · comforted · soothed · enveloped · wrapped · nestled · cherished · coddled · nuzzled
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- warmthHeat you feel
security · safety · affection · tenderness · closeness · intimacy · connection · belonging · trust · relief
child
Person before puberty
friend · partner · stuffed-animal · pillow · parent · grandparent · sibling · companion · sweetheart · spouse
- tree huggerSlang for environmental activist
- hugging oneselfEncircling yourself with arms
- tree huggingFervent environmental protectionism
- hugged oneselfWrapped arms around oneself