snuggle

[ snuhg-uhl ]
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verb (used without object),snug·gled, snug·gling.
  1. to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle: When I wake up early, the children will often come and snuggle beside me when they hear me moving.

verb (used with object),snug·gled, snug·gling.
  1. to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection: She loves spending time snuggling her three dogs, hiking, and traveling.

noun
  1. the act of lying or pressing closely against someone or something for comfort or from affection: We're having our regular evening snuggle with the cat.

Verb Phrases
  1. snuggle up,

    • to sit or lie comfortably, warmly, and cozily, especially while holding or cuddling something or someone: The holidays are the perfect time to snuggle up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate and a good film.

    • to become friendly with, especially to further one's own ends; cozy up: The CEO is snuggling up to the mayor, hoping to get support from the city for this new project.

Origin of snuggle

1
First recorded in 1680–90; snug + -le

Words Nearby snuggle

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How to use snuggle in a sentence

  • I forgot everything except how nice it was to snuggle close to you and be comforted.

  • It was much as a faithful dog would wag his tail and snuggle up for a pat of the hand.

  • During the night Walter woke several times to rub his chilly body and limbs and snuggle closer to his companions.

    South from Hudson Bay | E. C. [Ethel Claire] Brill
  • There now, Tommy, you just snuggle down and forget all about it.

  • I snuggle up in my warm furs at the very thought of the misery which is not mine.

    'Green Balls' | Paul Bewsher

British Dictionary definitions for snuggle

snuggle

/ (ˈsnʌɡəl) /


verb
  1. (usually intr; usually foll by down, up, or together) to nestle into or draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or from affection

noun
  1. the act of snuggling

Origin of snuggle

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C17: frequentative snug (vb)

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