What does it mean when a guy texts me "*hugs*"?

[tragicallyinlove]

So recently one of my very close guy friends has be texting me "*hugs*" in the middle of our conversations. Out of the blue. Me and this guy have had a confusing relationship. We were a couple for a little bit then his life took a bad turn and he broke it off making us just friends. Weve been getting closer again lately. So i was just wondering if him texting me that meant anything. Our conversations usually go.
Him: *hugs*
Me: *hugs back*
Him: *hugs tighter.
Me: *suffocating*
Him: *doesnt care and hugs closer*
So if you could help that would be excellent! Thanks in advance! :D

He likes you.

Its just a friend thing.

It doesn't really mean anything.

[justbanANNAz]

... means he's hugging u?

he's just goofing around with u i guess. could be slight feelings happening here but id advise u not to get ur hopes up too quick.

[Nsinger]

Thats either awkward flirting, or he's trying to kill you. Either way, keep an eye on him, he's trying to make a difference in your life. :)

[Littlett25]

I love this statement 😂

[YourFutureEx]

"one of my very close guy friends has be texting me"
It means he was flirting & he likes you ofcourse.

[Anonymous]

He's flirting. Flirting can mean like but be careful, some people just have flirty personalities