Pronunciation: /ˈkʌdəl/
noun a close and affectionate embrace
A1 I love to have a cuddle with my teddy bear at night.
A2 The puppy fell asleep in a cuddle with its owner.
B1 After a long day at work, all I want is a cuddle on the couch.
B2 She wrapped herself in a warm cuddle blanket on the cold winter night.
C1 The mother gave her child a loving cuddle before bedtime.
C2 The couple enjoyed a cozy cuddle by the fireplace.
verb to hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection
A1 I cuddle my cat every night before bed.
A2 She loves to cuddle up with a good book on a rainy day.
B1 The couple cuddled on the couch while watching a movie.
B2 After a long day at work, he just wanted to cuddle with his partner.
C1 The mother cuddled her newborn baby close, feeling overwhelming love.
C2 As the fire crackled in the fireplace, they cuddled under a warm blanket.
formal The couple enjoyed a quiet evening together, ending with a gentle cuddle on the couch.
informal Let's cuddle up and watch a movie tonight.
slang I just want to cuddle with my dog and forget about everything else.
figurative The warmth of the sun felt like a gentle cuddle on my skin.
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