Definition of Cuddle

1. Noun. A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace.

Exact synonyms: Nestle, Snuggle
Generic synonyms: Embrace, Embracement, Embracing
Derivative terms: Cuddly, Nestle, Snuggle

2. Verb. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position. "Sam cannot cuddle Sue "; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
Exact synonyms: Draw Close, Nest, Nestle, Nuzzle, Snuggle
Generic synonyms: Cling To, Clutch, Hold Close, Hold Tight
Related verbs: Nestle, Snuggle, Draw Close
Derivative terms: Cuddling, Nestle, Snuggle, Snuggling

3. Verb. Hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth. "I cuddled the baby"
Generic synonyms: Bosom, Embrace, Hug, Squeeze
Derivative terms: Cuddling

Definition of Cuddle

1. v. i. To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.

2. v. t. To embrace closely; to fondle.

3. n. A close embrace.

Definition of Cuddle

1. to hug tenderly [v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cuddle

Cucurbita mixta
Cucurbita moschata
Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo melopepo
cucurbits
cud
cudbear
cudbear
cudbears
cudden
cuddens
cuddie
cuddies
cuddin
cuddins
cuddle (current term)
cuddled
cuddler
cuddlers
cuddles
cuddlesome
cuddlier
cuddliest
cuddling
cuddly
cuddy
cudgel
cudgeled
cudgeler
cudgelers

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