snuggle

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/ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/

noun 2verb 2

Collocations

(verb.)

ADV

The child snuggled close to her mother during the thunderstorm.

down, up

The children snuggled up together under a warm blanket to watch the movie.

PREP

against

The child snuggled against her mother's shoulder during the long car ride.

into

The child snuggled into the soft blanket while listening to bedtime stories.

Definitions

noun

An affectionate hug.

Let's have a snuggle on the sofa.

The final remnant left in a liquor bottle.

verb

To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.

My girlfriend and I love to snuggle.

The last drop of jager snuggled the corner of the pint.

To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position.

Tired but satisfied, the children snuggled into their sleeping bags.

The pet dog snuggles into its new bed.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

verb — position comfortably

nestle

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

snuggle bunny

A romantic partner, child, pet, stuffed animal, etc. which is an object of affection and which provides comfort through physical contact.

"So you're wanting to find a little 'intense physical affection'?" "Oh, my! That's a bit crude, isn't it?" "Well, then may I suggest my favorite euphemism: 'snugglebunnies'."

Example Bank

Let's have a snuggle on the sofa.

Wiktionary

My girlfriend and I love to snuggle.

Wiktionary

The last drop of jager snuggled the corner of the pint.

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The surrounding buildings snuggled each other.

Wiktionary

I just want to snuggle.

Tatoeba · #2263536

I wish I had someone I could snuggle with.

Tatoeba · #2263537

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