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cuddle
[kuhd-l]
verb (used with object)
to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
verb (used without object)
to lie close and snug; nestle.
to curl up in going to sleep.
noun
act of cuddling; hug; embrace.
cuddle
/ ˈʌə /
verb
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
to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position
noun
a close embrace, esp when prolonged
Other Word Forms
- ˈܻdz adjective
- ˈܻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cuddle1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Louis would sleep cuddled up to a rugby ball.
Every fortnight, Samii Wood snuggles up with a group of strangers for a "cuddle puddle".
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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