hugbox
A therapeutic device designed to apply pressure to the body of a hypersensitive person…A therapeutic device designed to apply pressure to the body of a hypersensitive person (usually someone on the autism spectrum) in order to calm them by providing grounding sensory stimulation.
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2 sensesA therapeutic device designed to apply pressure to the body of a hypersensitive person (usually someone on the autism spectrum) in order to calm them by providing grounding sensory stimulation.
(derogatory, offensive, slang)An environment that validates or reinforces a narrow set of beliefs by relying on false positivity and excluding any form of criticism.
Origin
From hug + box.From hug + box.
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plural: hugboxesSynonyms
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