Snuggle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), snug·gled, snug·gling.
  1. to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle: When I wake up early, the children will often come and snuggle beside me when they hear me moving.
verb (used with object), snug·gled, snug·gling.
  1. to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection: She loves spending time snuggling her three dogs, hiking, and traveling.
noun
  1. the act of lying or pressing closely against someone or something for comfort or from affection: We're having our regular evening snuggle with the cat.
Verb Phrases
  1. snuggle up,
    • to sit or lie comfortably, warmly, and cozily, especially while holding or cuddling something or someone: The holidays are the perfect time to snuggle up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate and a good film.
    • to become friendly with, especially to further one's own ends; cozy up: The CEO is snuggling up to the mayor, hoping to get support from the city for this new project.
verb
  1. to nestle into or draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or from affection
noun
  1. the act of snuggling
Snuggle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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