rannicchiarsi — meaning in English

English meaning

• cringe verb To flinch or shrink back in embarrassment, disgust, or fear.
• snuggle verb To settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person.
• tuck verb To push, fold, or fit the loose edge of something neatly into place.

Senses

rannicchiarsi is used for these senses in English:

• cringe (intransitive) To cower, flinch, recoil, shrink, or tense, as in disgust, embarrassment, or fear.
• curl up (intransitive) to shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.
• snuggle (transitive, intransitive) To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.
• tuck To curl into a ball; to fold up and hold one's legs.

cringe — full definition

1. verb To flinch or shrink back in embarrassment, disgust, or fear.
2. noun Something embarrassing to watch or witness, especially online.
3. adj Embarrassingly awkward or uncool (informal).

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