Snuggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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snuggling

 

[ หˆsnสŒษก(ษ™)lษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

affectionate gesture

To snuggle means to settle or move into a warm, comfortable position. It often involves embracing closely or lying down together in a cozy manner.

Synonyms

cuddle, hug, nestle

Examples of usage

  • She loves snuggling with her cat on the couch.
  • The couple snuggled under the blanket on a cold winter night.
Context #2 | Noun

affectionate act

A snuggling is an act of showing affection by getting close to someone in a warm, cozy manner. It can involve physical touch or simply being in close proximity.

Synonyms

cuddling, embracing, nestling

Examples of usage

  • Their snuggling on the park bench was a heartwarming sight.
  • The baby fell asleep in her mother's arms during their snuggling time.

Translations

Translations of the word "snuggling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acariciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kuscheln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpelukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ะนะผะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przytulaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฑใใ—ใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se blottir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acurrucarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ปด์•ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชุถุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazlit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maznaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ crkljati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ knรบsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆะฐา›ั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qucaqlaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acurrucarse

Etymology

The word 'snuggle' originated in the late 17th century, possibly from the dialect word 'snug' meaning 'neat, trim, or compact'. It evolved to encompass the idea of getting close in a warm and comfortable manner, often associated with affection and coziness.

See also: snuggler.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,636 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.