cuddle (n.)

  1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

    [ Syn: nestle , snuggle ]

    cuddle (v.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: snuggle , nestle , nest , nuzzle , draw close ]

  2. hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; I cuddled the baby'

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