hug from behind; back hug
A wasei-eigo term for embracing someone from behind, often with romantic or affectionate connotations. Common in casual conversation and social media.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from back hug
I was really happy when my boyfriend hugged me from behind.
When taking photos, I like to give a back hug from behind.
Alternate spelling with a middle dot, sometimes seen in dictionaries or stylized writing.
Wasei-eigo formed from English 'back' and 'hug'. Not used in English with this meaning.