About The Word Cuddle
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Cuddle
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What's The Definition Of Cuddle?
[n] a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
[v] move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" [v] hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby" Synonyms | Synonyms for Cuddle: draw close | nestle | nestle | nuzzle | snuggle | snuggle Related Terms | Find terms related to Cuddle: bill and coo | bundle | burrow | caress | cosset | croodle | cuddle up | curl up | dandle | embrace | enfold | fondle | hold | hug | lap | love | neck | nestle | nuzzle | pet | smooch | snug | snug up | snuggle | snuggle up to See Also | bosom | cling to | clutch | embrace | embrace | embracing | hold close | hold tight | hug | squeeze Cuddle In Webster's Dictionary \Cud"dle\ (k[u^]d"d'l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Cuddled}
(-d'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cuddling} (-dl[i^]ng).] [Prob. for
couthle, fr. couth known; cf. OE. ku[thorn][thorn]en to
cuddle, or cu[eth]lechen to make friends with. See{Couth},
{Uncouth}, {Can}.]
To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
She cuddles low beneath the brake; Nor would she stay,
nor dares she fly. --Prior.
\Cud"dle\, v. t. To embrace closely; to fondle. --Forby. \Cud"dle\, n. A close embrace. |
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