snuggle

American  

[snuhg-uhl] / ˈsnʌg əl /

verb (used without object)

snuggled, snuggling

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.

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verb (used with object)

snuggled, snuggling

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 phrase

1. snuggle up

   1. 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.

   2. 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

1. (usually intr; usually foll by down, up, or together) to nestle into or draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or from affection

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noun

1. the act of snuggling

Etymology

Origin of snuggle

First recorded in 1680–90; snug + -le

Example Sentences

Orion snuggled close to his jackalope friend and let out a sympathetic whine.

From Literature

He closed his eyes tight and snuggled down into the blanket as far as he could.

From Literature

They snuggled together, and before the scene where Commander Calvados wins over the respect of the crew by piloting the ship through a black hole, they’d both fallen asleep.

From Literature

Or maybe I’m dreaming it—I snuggle deeper under my blankets.

From Literature

I expected Aunt Kitty to still be snuggled under her covers tight like a caterpillar in a cocoon, but she was not.

From Literature

Related Words

• curl up
• huddle