Snuggle: meaning, definitions and examples

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snuggle

 

[ หˆsnสŒษก(ษ™)l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a cozy setting

To snuggle means to settle or move into a warm, comfortable position, often with someone else, for warmth or affection. It involves embracing closely and affectionately, typically in a relaxed and contented manner. Snuggling usually conveys a sense of intimacy and closeness between the individuals involved.

Synonyms

cuddle, hug, nestle

Examples of usage

  • Let's snuggle on the couch and watch a movie.
  • The couple snuggled under the blankets on a cold winter night.
  • She enjoys snuggling up to her pet cat for comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "snuggle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aninhamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคŸเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kuscheln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpelukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะพั€ะฝัƒั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przytulaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ„ใ‚Šๆทปใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรขliner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acurrucarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlarak uyumak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์˜นํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู†ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™itulit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pritรบliลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stisniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ koma aรฐ snรบra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ั‹ะฝะดะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒฃแƒฆแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acurrucarse

Etymology

The word 'snuggle' originated in the late 17th century as a dialectal variant of 'snug,' meaning 'comfortable' or 'warm.' Over time, 'snuggle' evolved to specifically refer to a close and affectionate embrace or cuddle. The act of snuggling is often associated with feelings of warmth, security, and intimacy, making it a popular term for expressing affection.

See also: snug, snugly, snugness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,671 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.