snoozle

verb

snoo·​zle ˈsnü-zəl How to pronounce snoozle (audio)
snoozled; snoozling ˈsnü-zə-liŋ How to pronounce snoozle (audio)
ˈsnüz-liŋ
chiefly dialectal
: nuzzle

Examples of snoozle in a Sentence

a trio of kittens were snoozling comfortably in the basket

Word History

Etymology

perhaps blend of snooze and nuzzle

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snoozle was in 1831

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Cite this Entry

“Snoozle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snoozle. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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