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cuddlesome

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cud⋅dly

  [kuhd-lee]
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–adjective, -dli⋅er, -dli⋅est.
suitable for or inviting cuddling: a cuddly teddy bear.
Also, cud⋅dle⋅some  [kuhd-l-suhm] .

Origin:
1860–65; cuddle + -y 1
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cud·dle   (kŭd'l)   
v.   cud·dled, cud·dling, cud·dles

v.   tr.
To fondle in the arms; hug tenderly. See Synonyms at caress.
v.   intr.
To nestle; snuggle.
n.  The act of cuddling; a hug or embrace.

[Origin unknown.]
cud'dle·some, cud'dly adj.
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