cuddling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
    petting; caressing; smooching; hugging; snuggling; necking; kissing; fondling.
  2. verb move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    nuzzle; nest; nestle; cuddle; draw close; snuggle.
    • We cuddled against each other to keep warm
    • The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
  3. verb hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
    cuddle.
    • I cuddled the baby

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