English noun: hugging | |||
1. | hugging (act) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | ||
Synonyms | caressing, cuddling, fondling, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arousal, foreplay, stimulation | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | snogging | ||