huggability

English

Etymology

huggable +‎ -ity

Noun

huggability (uncountable)

1. The quality or state of being huggable.
   • 2006, Jessica Conant-Park, Susan Conant, Steamed‎^[1], Berkley Prime Crime, →ISBN:

     The hostess introduced herself as Joelle. She was in her thirties, with short, curly dark hair. She had the look of a mom, a combination of warmth, huggability, and an air of parental authority you didn't mess with.

   • 2007, Eric Clark, The Real Toy Story: Inside the Ruthless Battle for America's Youngest Consumers‎^[2], Free Press, →ISBN:

     Customers choose an animal (it's not just bears) without stuffing, take it to a station, where it is stuffed "to the right amount of huggability" and (crucial touch) a heart is placed inside.

   • 2010, Nick Vujicic, Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life, WaterBrook Press, →ISBN, page 160:

     Before back pains limited my huggability, one of my favorite ice breakers was to say, "Come and give me a hug."

Synonyms

• huggableness