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

At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed. —Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026

Suzette loves playing with feather toys and balls and snuggling in blankets. —Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026

At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed. —Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026

Do not kiss or snuggle backyard poultry, especially the chicks. —Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 May 2026

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