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

• curl up
• nestle
• snug

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

Advertisement Profile: Fred is always ready to snuggle, play ball or do zoomies. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024

Majors, 34, and Good, 42, were seen holding hands and snuggling up to each other at a park in N.Y.C. on April 5. —Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024

Think of snuggling under a thick crocheted blanket or lounging on a cloud sofa. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024

Pottery Barn Kids Baby Blanket $50 Super soft, this polyester blanket is great for keeping a new baby warm in their stroller or snuggled up at home. —Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024

Amott approaches a few zoo visitors, retracting his neck into an S-shape, and snuggling into them. —Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Its grand lobby is a visual treat for the eyes – with vaulted ceilings punctuated with golden Murano chandeliers and sconces; luxe, cozy vignettes meant for sipping cocktails or snuggling with a book; and an adjacent ballroom anchored by a theatrical Chihuly chandelier. —Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024

The America’s Got Talent judge, 64, shared images of himself snuggling with an adorable puppy in a heartwarming set of photos posted on Instagram Monday. —Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024

Phobos is practically snuggled up against Mars, orbiting at around 3,700 miles above the red planet’s surface. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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