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1cuddle

verb cud·dle \ˈkə-dəl\

: to hold (someone or something) in your arms in order to show affection

: to lie or sit close together

cud·dledcud·dling \ˈkəd-liŋ, ˈkə-dəl-iŋ\

Full Definition of CUDDLE

transitive verb
:  to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
intransitive verb
:  to lie close or snug :  nestle, snuggle
— cud·dler \ˈkəd-lər, ˈkə-dəl-ər\ noun
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Origin of CUDDLE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1520

Related to CUDDLE

Synonyms
nuzzle, nestle, snoozle [chiefly dialect], snuggle

Rhymes with CUDDLE

fuddle, huddle, muddle, puddle, ruddle

2cuddle

noun

Definition of CUDDLE

:  a close embrace

First Known Use of CUDDLE

1825

Rhymes with CUDDLE

huddle, muddle, puddle, ruddle
CUDDLE Defined for Kids

cuddle

verb cud·dle \ˈkə-dəl\
cud·dledcud·dling

Definition of CUDDLE for Kids

1
:  to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
2
:  to lie close :  nestle, snuggle

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