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January 22, 2022 Word of the Day

cuddle /ˈkʌdl̟/ verb
cuddle
/ˈkʌdl̟/
verb

cuddles; cuddled; cuddling

Cuddling a kitten
Cuddling a kitten
Definition of CUDDLE

1 [+ object] : to hold (someone or something) in your arms in order to show affection

  • He cuddled the puppy.

2 [no object] : to lie or sit close together

  • Let's cuddle by the fire.

— often + up

  • They cuddled up under the blanket.

  • They cuddled up to each other.

  • He cuddled up with a good book. [=he sat down in a comfortable position and began reading a good book]

cuddle noun, plural cuddles [count]

  • She gave the children a cuddle.

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