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cuddle

[kuhd-l]

verb (used with object)

cuddled, cuddling 
  1. to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.



verb (used without object)

cuddled, cuddling 
  1. to lie close and snug; nestle.

  2. to curl up in going to sleep.

noun

  1. act of cuddling; hug; embrace.

cuddle

/ ˈʌə /

verb

  1. to hold (another person or thing) close or (of two people, etc) to hold each other close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; embrace; hug

  2. to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a close embrace, esp when prolonged

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddle1

1510–20; perhaps back formation from Middle English cudliche intimate, affectionate, Old English ūٳī, or from Middle English cuthlechen, Old English ūٳǣ to make friends with; couth 2, -ly
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddle1

C18: of uncertain origin
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Sarah, 44, said he was a happy, growing boy who loves to cuddle, walk and play, but she needed to stay fit to keep her strength up as he gets bigger.

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This is all so he can coddle his sulky, wild teenage son while expecting Carrie to limit all extracurricular cuddles to her adopted kitty, Shoe.

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Louis would sleep cuddled up to a rugby ball.

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Every fortnight, Samii Wood snuggles up with a group of strangers for a "cuddle puddle".

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A couple whose son has a rare genetic skin condition say it is hard to process that a cuddle could "tear his skin".

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