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cuddle

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verb cud·dle \ˈkə-dəl\

Definition of cuddle

cuddled

;

cuddling

play \ˈkəd-liŋ, ˈkə-dəl-iŋ\
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection He cuddled the puppy.

  3. intransitive verb

  4. :  to lie close or snug :  nestle, snuggle … dewy glens where couples cuddle on blankets … — Bob Sipchen

cuddler

play \ˈkəd-lər, ˈkə-dəl-ər\ noun

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Examples of cuddle in a Sentence

  1. Let's cuddle by the fire.

  2. kittens cuddling in a basket

Origin and Etymology of cuddle

origin unknown

cuddle Synonyms

Synonyms
nuzzle, nestle, snoozle [chiefly dialect], snuggle
Related Words
curl up; crouch, huddle
Near Antonyms
blench, flinch, quail, recoil, shrink, shy, start, wince
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cuddle

noun cud·dle

Definition of cuddle

  1. :  a close embrace

Origin and Etymology of cuddle

see 1cuddle

CUDDLE Defined for English Language Learners

cuddle

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verb

Definition of cuddle for English Language Learners

  • : to hold (someone or something) in your arms in order to show affection

  • : to lie or sit close together

CUDDLE Defined for Kids

cuddle

play
verb cud·dle \ˈkə-dəl\

Definition of cuddle for Students

cuddled

;

cuddling

  1. 1 :  to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection

  2. 2 :  to lie close :  nestle, snuggle

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