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cuddle
[ kuhd-l ]
verb (used with object)
cuddled, cuddling.
- to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
verb (used without object)
cuddled, cuddling.
- to lie close and snug; nestle.
- to curl up in going to sleep.
noun
- act of cuddling; hug; embrace.
cuddle
/ ˈʌə /
verb
- to hold (another person or thing) close or (of two people, etc) to hold each other close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; embrace; hug
- intrfoll byup to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position
noun
- a close embrace, esp when prolonged
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Derived Forms
- ˈܻdz, adjective
- ˈܻ, adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cuddle1
C18: of uncertain origin
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A couple whose son has a rare genetic skin condition say it is hard to process that a cuddle could "tear his skin".
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"These are still the same charismatic, really fun-to-watch expert cuddle puddlers that we see along the coast all the time," Mr Warner said.
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It’s such a cold moment that I needed to cuddle under an extra blanket while I watched.
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"I want to be surrounded by the people I love and just have everybody hold me in a giant cuddle puddle and get to take my last breath, surrounded by love and support," she says.
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He longs to cuddle up to his grandchildren for the first time.
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