nuzzle

nuz·zle

verb \ˈnə-zəl\

: to gently push or rub your nose or face against (someone or something) to show affection

nuz·zlednuz·zling \ˈnəz-liŋ, ˈnə-zə-\

Full Definition of NUZZLE

intransitive verb

1

:  to work with or as if with the nose; especially :  to root, rub, or snuff something

2

:  to lie close or snug

transitive verb

1

:  to root, rub, or touch with or as if with the nose

2

:  to rub or push gently (as one's face) against something

Examples of NUZZLE

1. The dog nuzzled my leg.
2. He nuzzled into her neck.

Origin of NUZZLE

Middle English noselen to bring the nose toward the ground, from nose

First Known Use: 1530

Related to NUZZLE

Synonyms

cuddle, nestle, snoozle [chiefly dialect], snuggle

Related Words

curl up; crouch, huddle

Near Antonyms

blench, flinch, quail, recoil, shrink, shy, start, wince

Rhymes with NUZZLE

guzzle, muzzle, puzzle