An environmentalist or one who believes trees and all living things should not be cut down or harmed. Someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution.
Suzie's such a tree hugger she chained herself to a redwood to keep the loggers from cutting it down.
by Rick January 9, 2005
a tree hugger is someone who cares about the only thing in the world that gives us oxygen...they want to save trees from people that dont recognize the importance of them.
"please dont cut down this tree,, i want my grandchildren to be able to breath, and the animals to have a home,,is this a good enough reason to be a tree hugger?
by love yourself February 10, 2006
Individual that plants trees and will not cut them down where they are not indigenous, especially in Western United States. This results in disastrous forest fires that, ironically, burns down the tree huggers home. Enraged by this, tree hugger then torches large SUV's in car lots, releasing incredible amounts of toxins into the atmosphere. Can usually be found in upscale coffee bars and protesting at world economic summits.
by ponder November 1, 2003
by tori13 January 18, 2017
by ac February 9, 2004
Tree huggers are people who aspire to live in trees for months on end in order to save the trees from being cut down to make room for commercial endeavers by the owners of the property on which the tree(s) are located. Their environmental activism is often funded for by the capitalism of their parents.
Myra is going to live in a tree for six months while her parents pay her student loans and credit card bills. She's such a good little activist.
by Jenn October 22, 2003