First Known Use: 1520
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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
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Origin of CUDDLE
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2cuddle
noun
Definition of CUDDLE
: a close embrace
First Known Use of CUDDLE
1825
CUDDLING Defined for Kids
cuddle
verb cud·dle \ˈkə-dəl\
cud·dledcud·dling
Definition of CUDDLE for Kids
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: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
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