American
[snuhg -uh l]
/ ˈsnʌg əl /
snuggled,
snuggling
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.
snuggled,
snuggling
to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection.
She loves spending time snuggling her three dogs, hiking, and traveling.
noun
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 phrase
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.
snuggle
British
/ ˈsnʌɡəl /
verb
(usually intr; usually foll by down, up, or together) to nestle into or draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or from affection
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged"
2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986
© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
noun
the act of snuggling
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged"
2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986
© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Etymology
First recorded in 1680–90; snug + -le
Example Sentences
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Adjacent to that may be the most enjoyed room in the house: a comfortable family room where everyone can snuggle up and watch TV.
From
MarketWatch
This is because we snuggle with and sleep in bed with our cats.
From
Salon
I worry that gender frictions may grow and add tension to modern life, leaving more people facing the world alone with no one to snuggle up to and provide long-term comfort.
From
Seattle Times
"They can snuggle up with their loved ones if they want," says Dr Wiebe.
From
BBC
I slip under the covers and snuggle in close to her back.
From
"The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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