cuddle

Formscuddles, cuddling, cuddled

Pluralcuddles

1. 1
   verbUStransitive or intransitive

   To lie close together with someone, holding each other in a warm, loving way.

   We cuddled under a blanket and watched a movie.

   He likes to cuddle his wife before they fall asleep.

   Similarsnuggle, nestle

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2. 2
   verbUKtransitive or intransitive

   To hold someone close in your arms in a loving, friendly way.

   The kids ran to cuddle their aunt at the airport.

   The two sisters always cuddle when they say goodbye.

   Similarhug, embrace

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3. 3
   a snugglenounUScountable

   A time when two people lie or sit close, holding each other for longer than a hug.

   After a long day, all she wanted was a cuddle on the couch.

   Our lazy Sunday cuddles are my favorite part of the week.

   Similarsnuggle, embrace

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4. 4
   a hugnounUKcountable

   A warm, loving hug, like one you give your family or close friends.

   Come and give your nan a cuddle!

   The little boy ran to his mum for a cuddle.

   Similarhug, embrace

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5. 5
   verbtransitive

   To hold someone, like a baby, close in your arms to calm them or keep them warm.

   Dad cuddled the baby until she stopped crying.

   Can you cuddle your little brother while I get his bottle?

   Similarcradle, hold, hug

6. 6
   curl upverbintransitive

   To curl up and lie close and cozy, or to crouch down low.

   Cats love to cuddle down in a warm basket.

   The little girl cuddled deep under her quilt while the storm blew outside.

   Similarnestle, huddle, crouch, snuggle

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