hug-a-thon
nounUK /ˈhʌɡ.ə.θɒn/
US /ˈhʌɡ.ə.θɑːn/
A hug-a-thon is a fun event where people give lots of hugs for a long time.
Our school held a hug-a-thon to raise money for the animal shelter.
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2. A charity fundraiser in which participants collect pledges for each hug they give.
She raised fifty dollars in the hug-a-thon by hugging her classmates.
3. A playful challenge to see who can give or receive the most hugs in a set time.
The campers turned the rainy afternoon into a hug-a-thon.
4. A long, affectionate gathering focused on hugging and comfort.
After the team lost, the coach declared a hug-a-thon to cheer everyone up.