halailla — meaning in English

English meaning

• canoodle verb (informal) To kiss and cuddle someone lovingly, or to have sex with them.
• cuddle verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.

Senses

halailla is used for these senses in English:

• canoodle (intransitive) Of a person: to caress, fondle, or pet another person; of two people: to caress, fondle, or pet each other; also, to have sexual intercourse; to make love.
• cuddle (US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.

canoodle — full definition

1. verb (informal) To kiss and cuddle someone lovingly, or to have sex with them.
2. verb (informal) To talk someone round gently, using charm or flattery.
3. verb (informal) Of two people: to kiss and cuddle each other affectionately, or to have sex.

cuddle — full definition

1. verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
2. noun An affectionate embrace, typically warmer and closer than a simple hug.

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