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snuggle

SNUH-guhl
verb
1
To settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person.
"The kids snuggled under the blanket to watch the movie."
"She snuggled up to her partner on the cold night."

How to Use Snuggle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo cuddle up close and comfortably, usually for warmth or affection.

Common pairings
snuggle up snuggle under a blanket

Word Forms

snuggled past tense, snuggles plural, snuggles singular

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Etymology

Formed from "snug" plus the frequentative suffix "-le," suggesting repeated cosy movement.

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