nuthugger noun1 •(slang, vulgar) Briefs or other type of undergarment designed with a minimal amount of fabric in the front center crotch pouch.Makes it sort of British." "God," Levee says, pointing across the bar. "Look at the ass on the guy with the nuthuggers." "What're nuthuggers?" "Where you been, Flowers? Bike pants. Green tank top." — 1997 formsnuthuggers