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cuddle

[ kuhd-l ]

verb (used with object)

cuddled, cuddling.
  1. to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.


verb (used without object)

cuddled, cuddling.
  1. to lie close and snug; nestle.
  2. to curl up in going to sleep.

noun

  1. act of cuddling; hug; embrace.

cuddle

/ ˈʌə /

verb

  1. 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
  2. intrfoll byup to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a close embrace, esp when prolonged
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܻdz, adjective
  • ˈܻ, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddle1

1510–20; perhaps back formation from Middle English cudliche intimate, affectionate, Old English ūٳī, or from Middle English cuthlechen, Old English ūٳǣ to make friends with; couth 2, -ly
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cuddle1

C18: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

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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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