First Known Use: 1530
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nuzzle
verb nuz·zle \ˈnə-zəl\
: to gently push or rub your nose or face against (someone or something) to show affection
nuz·zlednuz·zling \ˈnəz-liŋ, ˈnə-zə-\
Full Definition of NUZZLE
intransitive verb
1
: to work with or as if with the nose; especially : to root, rub, or snuff something
2
: to lie close or snug
transitive verb
1
: to root, rub, or touch with or as if with the nose
2
: to rub or push gently (as one's face) against something
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Origin of NUZZLE
Middle English noselen to bring the nose toward the ground, from nose
NUZZLE Defined for Kids
nuzzle
verb nuz·zle \ˈnə-zəl\
nuz·zlednuz·zling
Definition of NUZZLE for Kids
: to push or rub with the nose <… the mare nuzzled again gently at his neck. — Susan Cooper, The Dark is Rising>
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