nuzzle
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nuz·zle

verb \ˈnə-zəl\
nuz·zlednuz·zling \ˈnəz-liŋ, ˈnə-zə-\

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

Rhymes with NUZZLE

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