Definition of cuddle Cuddle

/kʌˈdʌl/ - [kudul] - cud•dle

We found 13 definitions of cuddle from 6 different sources.

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What does cuddle mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: cuddles

cuddle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
  nestle, snuggle
  embracement, embracing, embrace a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"

Verb

cuddles, cuddling, cuddled  

cuddle - move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
  snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close
  cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
cuddle - hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby"
  bosom, hug, embrace, squeeze hide in one's bosom; "She bosomed his letters"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • cuddle (Noun)
    A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often used in conjunction with family members and close friends.
  • cuddle (Verb)
    To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
  • cuddle (Verb)
    To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cuddle (v. i.)
    To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
  • cuddle (v. t.)
    To embrace closely; to fondle.
  • cuddle (n.)
    A close embrace.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • cuddle
    To move close to somebody for affection or comfort.
  • cuddle
    A close and affectionate embrace.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • cuddle
    kud′l, v.t. to hug: to embrace: to fondle.—v.i. to lie close and snug together.—n. a close embrace. [Perh. a freq. of M. E. couth, cosy.]

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  • cuddle, verb, present, 1st person singular of cuddle (infinitive).
  • cuddle, verb (infinitive).
  • cuddle, noun, singular of cuddles.

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cuddle in sign language
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