Sekirov Dictionary

cuddle

/ˈkʌd.l̩/

verb 4
noun 2
forms 3
phrases 1

verb4

(UK) To embrace (someone) affectionately; to hug (someone) closely.
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To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
- She cuddled the infant before bedtime.
- I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?
•
To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
- The young lovers cuddled on the couch.
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To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
- She cuddles low behind the brake; / Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly. — 1717

noun2

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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).
- I'm so impatient / I can't stand the wait / When will I get my cuddle? — 1995
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(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).
- Give me a cuddle, Paul; it'll cheer you up.

forms

cuddled · cuddling · cuddles

Phrases with cuddle

cuddle up
To lie or sit in a comfortable, relaxed position, especially holding someone else.

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