bearhug

noun

1. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative spelling of bear hug.

verb

1. (transitive)To embrace in a bear hug.

   “All around the Giants are signs and symbols of change and progression, from the once-isolated head coach, who was spotted Sunday night triumphantly bearhugging a player, to the acutely boyish quarterback, who stepped to the podium wearing the flattering look of whiskered grunge.”