mollycuddle
v.— «Hugging, the boffins claim, releases a feel-good hormone that can reduce the risk of heart disease, cut stress and promote longevity. It’s a discovery as welcome as any wonder drug. And it looks like introducing a new word into the dictionary: mollycuddling.» —“Squeeze out stress” The Star (South Africa) Aug. 18, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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