cuddle
verb (used with object)
to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
cuddles
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pluralof cuddle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof cuddle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
cuddleverb (used with object)to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
Example Sentences
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"He was giving me cuddles when I put shampoo in his hair."
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
“Lots of cuddles, silence and hugs,” said Marcovitz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2025
This is all so he can coddle his sulky, wild teenage son while expecting Carrie to limit all extracurricular cuddles to her adopted kitty, Shoe.
From Salon ● May 29, 2025
"He was the smallest twin and always seemed to need me the most, he always wanted cuddles."
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2025
She cuddles with me and combs my hair with her fingers.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
