huggable

[ huhg-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. evoking a desire to hug close; inviting a close embrace; cuddly:

   a huggable little baby.

Word History and Origins

Origin of huggable¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hug + -able

Example Sentences

Hiro-chan is a faceless, huggable, soft therapy robot; the researchers believe that interacting with Hiro-chan reduces stress in people with dementia.

From BBC

She made him a nubby brown overcoat that gave teddy bear vibes and a wardrobe of earth tones and huggable fabrics.

From Los Angeles Times

But Build-A-Bear Workshop has launched its own lawsuit in retaliation in Missouri, aiming to establish that the Skoosherz, another dinner plate-sized huggable, is simply its own version of a type of toy that has become popular in recent years.

From BBC

“The bass to me is the attitude of a record, but it also represents the soul. Round, full, huggable, but gangsta. It represents that sensual yet protective side. I grew up with men that protected the neighborhood. So I’m just trying to paint that circle of love back into the world, you know? It’s all in that low end, in a bass line.”

From Los Angeles Times

Conner favors inviting winter warmth into your bedroom with a huggable set of flannel sheets.

From Seattle Times