A powerful and warm embrace from a male that provides unmatched comfort.

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A handshake that transitions into a hug-like, semi-embrace that lasts no more than one second and may be accompanied by a firm slap on the back. An acceptable way for one guy to show appreciation for another male friend.

A hug between two men. The hug is a hand-shake, plus shoulder-to-shoulder, plus a hand on the back.

When 2 homophobic men hug each-other. Usually consists of shifty eyes, looking around to make sure nobody is nearby to witness it, then a brief embrace including sharp patting of the other man's back.

A hug betewwn two men that lasts no more that 5 seconds and as you are hugging, you give eachother two slaps on the back and say, "Not Gay", and immediately let go.