cuddle in English dictionary

  • cuddle

    Meanings and definitions of "cuddle"

    • A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often used in conjunction with family members and close friends.
    • (intransitive) To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
    • (transitive) To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
    • noun
      A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
    • verb
      To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
    • affectionate embrace
    • embrace, lie together snugly
    • cradle in one's arms
    • To move close to somebody for affection or comfort.
    • A close and affectionate embrace.
    • noun
      a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
    • verb
      hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby"
    • verb
      move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

    Synonyms of "cuddle" in English dictionary

    draw close, embracement, hold close are the top synonyms of "cuddle" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of cuddle

    • cuddle ( third-person singular simple present cuddles, present participle cuddling, simple past and past participle cuddled)
    • cuddle ( plural  cuddles)
    • cuddle (plural cuddles)
    • cuddle (third-person singular simple present cuddles, present participle cuddling, simple past and past participle cuddled)
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