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Also known as hugging, 🤗, embrace, embracement

thumb|upright=1.35|A joyful hug between two women at a wedding A hug is a form of endearment, found in virtually all human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, under the armpits or waists of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug.

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A hug is a gesture of affection where two or more people wrap their arms around each other and hold close, typically around the neck, back, armpits, or waist. This form of physical contact is found in virtually all human communities and serves as a way for people to express endearment and emotional connection.

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Commons category: Hugging
Commons gallery: Hug
Unicode character: 🫂
hashtag: hug

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Etymology
Characteristics
Cultural aspects
Health benefits
Group hug
Cuddling
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thumb|upright=1.35|A joyful hug between two women at a wedding A hug is a form of endearment, found in virtually all human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, under the armpits or waists of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug.

==Etymology== thumb|A Yoruba people|Yoruba bride and mother

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