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

Not restless, just wants to lie with you and snuggle up. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 9 June 2024

And, as the mother-daughter duo snuggled up by the tree, they were photobombed by a very special guest. —Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024

The soft, moisture-wicking fabric will keep you dry and comfortable whether you’re snuggled up on a train or plane. —Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2024

The taproom, which occupies the former Albany Taproom space on San Pablo Avenue, is snuggled up to the 310 Eatery which provides its L.A.-style street food menu of burgers and dim sum. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 24 May 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