Definition

Noun: A hug-me-tight is a woman's close-fitting, short jacket, typically knitted or crocheted, often worn as a cozy layer.

Usage

This word is a specific, somewhat dated term for a type of garment. It is used as a countable noun. * She wore a woolen hug-me-tight over her dress. * The vintage shop had a collection of colorful hug-me-tights.

Advanced Usage

The term is primarily historical or descriptive of vintage fashion. It evokes a specific style from earlier periods, particularly the late 19th to mid-20th centuries.

Variants and Related Words

• Bolero: A similar short, open-front jacket, but often more structured and not necessarily form-fitting or knitted.
• Shrug: A modern, casual term for a short, typically knitted cardigan that covers the shoulders and upper arms.

Synonyms

• Fitted jacket
• Short cardigan (when referring to a knitted style)

Notes on Meaning

The term is a compound noun whose name descriptively implies its snug, embracing fit ("hug-me-tight"). It refers exclusively to the garment and is not used as a verb or command.

Noun

1. a woman's fitted jacket