Cuddle

Quick meaning: Cuddle is a noun meaning (US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.

Meaning

(US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.

More Meanings

1. (UK, intransitive, transitive) To embrace (someone) affectionately; to hug (someone) closely.
2. (transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
3. To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
4. (US) An intimate physical embrace, typically while lying (or sitting): a snuggle, an instance of lying together snugly, as one might with a partner (more intimate than a hug, and typically of longer duration).
5. (UK) An affectionate embrace, a hug, such as is given to family members and close friends (less intimate than a snuggle, and typically of shorter duration).

Example Sentences

The young lovers cuddled on the couch.

She cuddled the infant before bedtime.

Give me a cuddle, Paul; it'll cheer you up.

I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?

Word Forms

• cuddles
• cuddling
• cuddled

Synonyms for cuddle

Depending on context, synonyms include nuzzle, snuggle, nestle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include snuggle, nuzzle, nestle, hug, hugging, kiss.

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