- Today's Word
Hugwave
[huhg-weyv]
Definition
- (noun) This captivating term combines “hug,” signifying a warm and affectionate embrace, with “wave,” representing a friendly and often casual gesture of greeting. It’s used to describe the act of exchanging warm and friendly greetings, often non-verbally, with a friendly wave or a kind gesture that makes you feel as if you’ve received a hug.
Example
Imagine walking into a room filled with friends and loved ones, and they all turn to you with beaming smiles and cheerful waves, creating an atmosphere of warmth and connection. You might say, “The welcome I received was like a Hugwave. It instantly made me feel loved and at home.”
Fun Fact
“Hug” symbolizes affection and comfort, while a “wave” is a common gesture of greeting and recognition. “Hugwave” beautifully combines these concepts to celebrate the heartwarming and affectionate gestures of friends and loved ones when they greet you.
(verb) To obtain something by persuasion, scheming, or clever manipulation.
He managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive event through a friend of a friend.
Late 19th century: originally printers’ slang, possibly an alteration of “waggle” meaning “to move unsteadily,” suggesting indirect or roundabout methods.