First Known Use: 1687
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snuggle
verb snug·gle \ˈsnə-gəl\
: to lie or sit close together in a comfortable position
: to place (something) close to or against someone or something
snug·gledsnug·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of SNUGGLE
intransitive verb
: to curl up comfortably or cozily
transitive verb
1
: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection
2
: to make snug
— snuggle noun
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Origin of SNUGGLE
frequentative of 1snug
SNUGGLING Defined for Kids
snuggle
verb snug·gle \ˈsnə-gəl\
snug·gledsnug·gling
Definition of SNUGGLE for Kids
1
: to curl up comfortably or cozily : cuddle
2
: to pull in close to someone <The baby snuggled against her mother.>
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