What's the meaning of "large hug" in definition of "bearhug"?
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It implies they are larger than you, but "enthusiastic" can imply the length of time. The hugger doesn't necessarily have to be bear-like, but it definitely helps.
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"Large hug" here is the same as in "big hug". "Big" has the meaning of "enthusiastic", so, a "large hug" is an enthusiastic hug.
(informal, with on) Enthusiastic