briefsqueeze

noun
UK /ˈbriːf.skwiːz/
US /ˈbriːf.skwiːz/

A brief squeeze is a quick, short hug.

She gave her little brother a briefsqueeze before school.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short, firm press with the hand.

He gave my hand a briefsqueeze to say hello.

3. A quick, tight hold on something.

With a briefsqueeze of the handle, the door opened.

4. A short moment of pressure or crowding.

The bus had a briefsqueeze as everyone got on at once.