cud·dly

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


Origin:
1860–65; cuddle + -y1

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cuddle (ˈkʌdəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb (foll by up)
1.  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
2.  to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position
 
n
3.  a close embrace, esp when prolonged
 
[C18: of uncertain origin]
 
'cuddlesome
 
adj
 
'cuddly
 
adj

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Cuddly is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
They may look cute and cuddly, but leave them where they are.
These cute and cuddly animals are becoming popular farm animals due to their
  profitable abilities.
They may look cute and cuddly but they are wild by nature.
More evidence that people only want to help the cuddly animals.
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