snuggling
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2.8
- noun
- /ˈsnʌɡlɪŋ/
- Informal
:
acurrucamiento
- After a long day, I look forward to snuggling with my cat on the couch.
- just snuggling
And before long, maybe even during the snuggling on the couch or the errands or the lunch out, it starts again.
- And before long, maybe even during the snuggling on the couch or the errands or the lunch out, it starts again.
Examples
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Matt was home this morning, which meant two times of baby snuggling and a cup of coffee delivered to me in bed!
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There's nothing better than snuggling under a warm blanket on a cold night.
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OK, I am snuggling up with my baby.
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And I want a real hug, meaning nine whole seconds of snuggling.
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And half the time I'm asleep already, so it's just about the snuggling, you know?
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I miss snuggling, swaddling, and everything else in between.
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I think what is best about breastfeeding is the snuggling and warmth, and those benefits can be carried over to bottle feeding.
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We're watching Hocus Pocus snuggling up on the sofa.
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He texted me the next day to say that next time we drink together, I'm staying over and that snuggling felt nice while we slept.
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She enjoys snuggling with her sister while watching their favorite movie.
Synonyms
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1.0
Holding someone close in your arms to feel warm and safe
3
6.9
Two people lie close on their sides facing the same way
A close hug made by putting your arms around someone to show affection
Antonyms
How Affectionate
- Informal
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2.8
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word snuggling comes from snug meaning 'comfortable' or 'warm' plus the small-action ending -le, so it literally meant 'to make snug'. So, snuggling now means getting close and cozy with someone to feel warm and safe.