Curl Up

Pronunciation: /'kɜrl ʌp/

Definitions of curl up

verb to assume a position with the limbs drawn up close to the body and the back rounded

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to curl up in a ball on the couch.

A2 After a long day at work, I just want to curl up with a good book.

B1 She curled up under the blanket to stay warm on the cold winter night.

B2 The child curled up next to their mother for comfort during the storm.

C1 As the fire crackled in the fireplace, she curled up in the armchair with a cup of tea.

C2 Feeling exhausted from the hike, he curled up in his sleeping bag and fell asleep under the stars.

Examples of curl up in a Sentence

formal She likes to curl up with a good book on a rainy day.

informal I just want to curl up on the couch and watch a movie.

slang Let's curl up and chill together this weekend.

figurative The warmth of the fireplace made me want to curl up and relax.

Grammatical Forms of curl up

• past tense: curled up
• plural: curl up
• comparative: more curled up
• superlative: most curled up
• present tense: curls up
• future tense: will curl up
• perfect tense: has curled up
• continuous tense: is curling up
• singular: curls up
• positive degree: curled up
• infinitive: to curl up
• gerund: curling up
• participle: curled up

Origin and Evolution of curl up

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'curl up' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'cyrlian' which meant to bend or curve.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'curl up' has retained its original meaning of bending or curving, but has also come to be used figuratively to describe someone assuming a comfortable or cozy position, often while relaxing or sleeping.