snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnə-gəl 

snuggled; snuggling ˈsnə-g(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to curl up comfortably or cozily

transitive verb

1

: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection

2

: to make snug

snuggle noun

Synonyms of snuggle

• snug
• nestle
• crouch

Examples of snuggle in a Sentence

The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy.

The boy snuggled close to his mother.

The dog snuggled its nose between the pillows.

The baby snuggled his head against my chest.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a viral social-media post, a cat owner cuddles up with her feline—and what the kitty does to her face while snuggling melts hearts among viewers. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025

Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025

Gemma, a clouded leopard, was born in August was once snuggling a lamp plush and bottle feeding on milk. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025

The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for snuggle

• jugal
• juggle
• mughal
• smuggle
• struggle

Kids Definition

snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnəg-əl 

snuggled; snuggling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to curl up comfortably or cozily : cuddle

2

: to pull in close especially for comfort or in affection : nestle