Cuddling: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuddling

 

[ หˆkสŒdษ™lษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

showing affection

Cuddling is a form of physical intimacy involving hugging or holding close in a loving and tender way. It is a way to express care, love, and comfort towards another person. Cuddling can create a sense of warmth and security, promoting emotional bond and closeness.

Synonyms

embracing, nestling, snuggling

Examples of usage

  • They spent the evening cuddling on the couch.
  • After a long day, all she wanted was some cuddling with her partner.
Context #2 | Verb

showing affection

To cuddle means to hold close in a loving and tender way, usually involving physical touch and closeness. It is an act of showing care, love, and affection towards someone by embracing them in a warm and gentle manner.

Synonyms

embrace, hug, snuggle

Examples of usage

  • She loves to cuddle with her pet cat.
  • When feeling sad, she finds comfort in cuddling her favorite teddy bear.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuddling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abraรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kuscheln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpelukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ะนะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przytulanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฑใใ—ใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรขliner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrazar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kucaklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ปด์•ˆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนู†ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazlenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maznanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฅๆŠฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ crkljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ knรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆะฐา›ั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qucaqlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrazar

Etymology

The word 'cuddling' originated from the Middle English word 'couth', which meant known or familiar. Over time, it evolved to 'cuddle' in the 16th century, referring to a warm and affectionate embrace. The act of cuddling has been recognized across various cultures as a way to express love and affection towards loved ones.

See also: cuddler.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,684 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.