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kuscheln — meaning in English

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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.
  • snuggle verb To settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person.

Senses

kuscheln 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 (UK) An affectionate embrace, a hug, such as is given to family members and close friends (less intimate than a snuggle, and typically of shorter duration).
  • cuddle (US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
  • snuggle (transitive, intransitive) To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.
  • snuggle To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position.

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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