snuggle
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.
to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection: She loves spending time snuggling her three dogs, hiking, and traveling.
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.
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
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How to use snuggle in a sentence
Stuffed animals can be a great sense of comfort for nervous or anxiety-prone dogs— especially the Smart Pet Love snuggle Puppy Behavioral Aid Dog Toy.
Best dog toys to keep your pet happy and healthy | Florie Korani | August 19, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAfter all of the adventures at Hogwarts, Rowling may be saying, all you want to do is snuggle up with a cup of tea and a vicar.
Writing For Teens Vs. Adults: Rowling As Case Study | Seth Lerer | October 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAs Paul looks on, Sally and the man snuggle up together on the couch like lovebirds.
His encounters always included sex, often paid in advance by a business associate, and rarely ended with a post-coital snuggle.
The teen wanted to walk to the park with her boyfriend to play their ukuleles and snuggle.
Why Obama Staffers Are Secretly Worried, and Other Dispatches from the Campaign Trail | The Daily Beast | October 26, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
I forgot everything except how nice it was to snuggle close to you and be comforted.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterIt was much as a faithful dog would wag his tail and snuggle up for a pat of the hand.
The Cab of the Sleeping Horse | John Reed ScottDuring 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] BrillThere now, Tommy, you just snuggle down and forget all about it.
The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country | Janet AldridgeI 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
/ (ˈsnʌɡəl) /
(usually intr; usually foll by down, up, or together) to nestle into or draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or from affection
the act of snuggling
Origin of snuggle
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