snuggle

[ snuhg-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, snug·gled, snug·gling.

1. to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle:

   When I wake up early, the children will often come and snuggle beside me when they hear me moving.

verb (used with object)

, snug·gled, snug·gling.

1. to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection:

   She loves spending time snuggling her three dogs, hiking, and traveling.

noun

1. the act of lying or pressing closely against someone or something for comfort or from affection:

   We're having our regular evening snuggle with the cat.

verb phrase

1. 1. to sit or lie comfortably, warmly, and cozily, especially while holding or cuddling something or someone:

      The holidays are the perfect time to snuggle up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate and a good film.

   2. to become friendly with, especially to further one's own ends; cozy up:

      The CEO is snuggling up to the mayor, hoping to get support from the city for this new project.

snuggle

/ ˈsnʌɡəl /

verb

1. usually intr; usually foll by down, up, or together to nestle into or draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or from affection

noun

1. the act of snuggling

Word History and Origins

Origin of snuggle¹

First recorded in 1680–90; snug + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of snuggle¹

C17: frequentative snug (vb)

Example Sentences

Stuffed animals can be a great sense of comfort for nervous or anxiety-prone dogs— especially the Smart Pet Love Snuggle Puppy Behavioral Aid Dog Toy.

From Popular-Science

After all of the adventures at Hogwarts, Rowling may be saying, all you want to do is snuggle up with a cup of tea and a vicar.

From The Daily Beast

As Paul looks on, Sally and the man snuggle up together on the couch like lovebirds.

From The Daily Beast

His encounters always included sex, often paid in advance by a business associate, and rarely ended with a post-coital snuggle.

From The Daily Beast

The teen wanted to walk to the park with her boyfriend to play their ukuleles and snuggle.

From The Daily Beast

I forgot everything except how nice it was to snuggle close to you and be comforted.

From Project Gutenberg

It was much as a faithful dog would wag his tail and snuggle up for a pat of the hand.

From Project Gutenberg

During the night Walter woke several times to rub his chilly body and limbs and snuggle closer to his companions.

From Project Gutenberg

There now, Tommy, you just snuggle down and forget all about it.

From Project Gutenberg

I snuggle up in my warm furs at the very thought of the misery which is not mine.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• curl up
• huddle