hugging
hug-ging
noun
The act of embracing someone or something affectionately.
"There was much hugging at the reunion."
verb
Enclosing someone or something tightly with your arms, often showing affection.
"She was hugging her mum tightly."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: snuggling, necking, caressing, petting, kissing, fondling, smooching, cuddling