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cuddle

(US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.

The young lovers cuddled on the couch.
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  • “I wish I could cuddle a bunch of cute dogs right now.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Looks like a lovely spot to cuddle to me ❤”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Perfect for resting my puppy head against during cuddle time 🐶🥺💚”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I wanna nakedly cuddle him tbh qwp”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “oh wow can i suck and cuddle with you”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) An affectionate embrace, a hug, such as is given to family members and close friends (less intimate than a snuggle, and typically of shorter duration).

Give me a cuddle, Paul; it'll cheer you up.
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  • “Usually once im done with playtime, what really helps me calm down and enjoy is to cuddle and rest *nuzzles*”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “tits ass nudity and sex is fun and all. But Honestly, women in sexy suggestive clothing. thongs, bikinis, and other things are kinda much much more enticing. JUst saying. And cuddles is like the best part of it all. A naked cuddle is just chefs kiss.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I’m soft sweet baby. I wanna make love and cuddle, falling asleep in your strong arms, head on your chest as I drool away, a happy and content pup I just wanna fall asleep full of your love”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Hes paralyzed! XD how adorable though hed be a good cuddle buddy”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Good morning. Anyone up for a cuddle?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(US) An intimate physical embrace, typically while lying (or sitting): a snuggle, an instance of lying together snugly, as one might with a partner (more intimate than a hug, and typically of longer duration).

I'm so impatient / I can't stand the wait / When will I get my cuddle?
Origin: Origin , but probably from a frequentative form of , cuththen, keththen, a variant of cuthen, kuthen, kithen, from , couth, equivalent to . Cognate with . More at couth. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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