verb
snuggle
SNUH-guhl
verb
1
To settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person.
"The kids snuggled under the blanket to watch the movie."
"She snuggled up to her partner on the cold night."
How to Use Snuggle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cuddle up close and comfortably, usually for warmth or affection.
Common pairings
snuggle up
snuggle under a blanket
Word Forms
snuggled past tense, snuggles plural, snuggles singular
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Etymology
Formed from "snug" plus the frequentative suffix "-le," suggesting repeated cosy movement.