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cuddle
[ kuhd-l ]
verb (used with object)
- to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
verb (used without object)
- to lie close and snug; nestle.
- to curl up in going to sleep.
noun
- act of cuddling; hug; embrace.
cuddle
/ ˈkʌdəl /
verb
- to hold (another person or thing) close or (of two people, etc) to hold each other close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; embrace; hug
- intrfoll byup to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position
noun
- a close embrace, esp when prolonged
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Derived Forms
- ˈcuddlesome, adjective
- ˈcuddly, adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cuddle1
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Example Sentences
Even her brother, Sheriff, who tried to pick her up to cuddle her, was pushed away with a firm “no” and a shriek.
Couples cuddle on ice benches lined with deer pelts for added comfort and warmth.
Almost as clearly, this seems not to have gone beyond an occasional cuddle.
Trawick appears in one of the photos; they cuddle as he holds a guitar.
Announcing the newly improved, perfectly flawed, censure-free Capricorn with added cuddle flavor.
Cuddle up against me, darling, and try and go to sleep then.
After the late dinner, there was nothing to do but cuddle up in the corner of the sofa with his books.
Gin I had a bonny wee dog I'd gie 'im ma ain brose, an' cuddle 'im, an' he couldna gang awa'.
Dear Love did cuddle it warm in her hands, and her husband did make the piece of egg into little divides for me to give to it.
Maybe it was a little one that did have longings to cuddle in among the raindrops that do come together in the pond.
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