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1cud·dle

verb \ˈkə-dəl\
cud·dledcud·dling \ˈkəd-liŋ, ˈkə-dəl-iŋ\

Definition of CUDDLE

transitive verb
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
intransitive verb
: to lie close or snug : nestle, snuggle
— cud·dler \ˈkəd-lər, ˈkə-dəl-ər\ noun
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Examples of CUDDLE

  1. Let's cuddle by the fire.
  2. <kittens cuddling in a basket>

Origin of CUDDLE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1520

Related to CUDDLE

Synonyms
nuzzle, nestle, snoozle [chiefly dialect], snuggle

Rhymes with CUDDLE

fuddle, huddle, muddle, puddle, ruddle

2cuddle

noun

Definition of CUDDLE

: a close embrace

First Known Use of CUDDLE

1825

Rhymes with CUDDLE

huddle, muddle, puddle, ruddle

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