verb
cuddle
KUHD-l
verb
1
To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
"They cuddled on the couch while watching a movie."
"She cuddled the baby to calm him down."
noun
1
An affectionate embrace, typically warmer and closer than a simple hug.
"He gave his daughter a cuddle before bed."
How to Use Cuddle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo snuggle up close with someone in a warm, affectionate way.
Common pairings
cuddle up
have a cuddle
cuddle on the sofa
Word Forms
cuddled past tense, cuddles plural, cuddles singular
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely linked to Middle English words meaning "to be familiar with" or "to make known."