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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌd.l̩/

Definition 1:
• An intimate physical embrace, typically while lying (or sitting): a snuggle, an instance of lying together snugly, as one might with a partner (more intimate than a hug, and typically of longer duration).
Labels: US

Definition 2:
• 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).
Example: Give me a cuddle, Paul; it'll cheer you up.
Labels: UK
Verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌd.l̩/

Definition 1:
• To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
Example: The young lovers cuddled on the couch.
Labels: US, intransitive, transitive

Definition 2:
• To embrace (someone) affectionately; to hug (someone) closely.
Labels: UK, intransitive, transitive

Definition 3:
• To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
Example: She cuddled the infant before bedtime.
Example: I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?
Labels: transitive

Definition 4:
• To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.

Source and attribution
Wiktionary contributors, via Kaikki/Wiktextract. Derived from Wiktionary; CC BY-SA and GFDL terms apply. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cuddle