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Definitions for Cuddle

[1] to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
[2] to lie close and snug; nestle.
[3] to curl up in going to sleep.
[4] act of cuddling; hug; embrace.
[5] to hold (another person or thing) close or (of two people, etc) to hold each other close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; embrace; hug
[6] (intr foll by up ) to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position
[7] a close embrace, esp when prolonged

Words related to Cuddle

caress, snuggle, clasp, nuzzle, fondle, huddle, hug, love, enfold, snug, pet, cosset, bundle, dandle, nestle, burrow, embrace, kiss, touch

Words nearby Cuddle

cucurbitaceous, cud, cuda, cudahy, cudbear, cuddle, cuddly, cuddy, cudgel, cudgel one's brains, cudgerie

Origin of Cuddle

1510–20; perhaps back formation from Middle English cudliche intimate, affectionate, Old English cūthlīc, or from Middle English cuthlechen, Old English cūthlǣcan to make friends with; see couth2, -ly

Word origin for Cuddle

C18: of uncertain origin

Synonyms for Cuddle

caress, clasp, curl up, snuggle, bundle, burrow, cosset, dandle, embrace, enfold, fondle, huddle, hug, kiss, love, nestle, nuzzle, pet, snug, touch, feel up