snuggle
- noun
- /ˈsnʌɡl/
- Informal
- On a cold evening, nothing beats a cozy snuggle on the couch with your loved ones.
- snuggle bunny
- little snuggle
- snuggle session
You may not be as amenable to the couch snuggle or turn down the offer of help on the errands.
- You may not be as amenable to the couch snuggle or turn down the offer of help on the errands.
Examples
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I'll watch your little one so you and your man can have some snuggle time.
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Exactly, grab the toy, blanket, puppy, child, whatever, and settle in for some snuggles.
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For when you need a little snuggle.
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You could give me a snuggle.
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Right now, I'm trying to savor every little snuggle I can with my son.
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Mickey is a 10-year-old blind sweetheart of a boy who is a snuggle buddy through and through!
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Warm, mushy snuggles are essential for both of you.
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But he'll still purr and climb into a lap for a long snuggle.
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The snuggliest of holiday snuggles starts with seasonal onesies.
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And oh, the hugs, the kisses, the snuggles, the wrestling wars, the sports games and practices to attend.
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Synonyms
To hold someone tightly in your arms to show care
A close hug that shows affection and comfort
A close hug that shows love or gives comfort
A tight warm hug
A warm, comforting embrace someone gives to show care
Compounds
How Affectionate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Snuggle as a noun comes from the same root snug ('comfortable') and simply names a warm, close cuddle, so a snuggle is a cozy embrace that makes you feel safe and warm.