cuddle

verb

UK/ˈkʌd.ᵊl/
US/ˈkʌd.ᵊl/

Definitions of cuddle verb

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To hold someone close in your arms as an expression of affection or for comfort, or (of two people) to hold each other closely to show love or for comfort.

    • She cuddled the child, and eventually, the child stopped crying.

    • They were sitting in the back of the movie theater, kissing and cuddling.

    • On cold nights, they enjoy cuddling on the sofa.

Phrasal Verbs of cuddle

  • cuddle up

    to recline or sit closely beside someone, embracing them in your arms

    On a cold night, they decided to cuddle up on the couch to watch a movie.