v. i. | 1. | To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle. |
v. t. | 1. | To embrace closely; to fondle. |
n. | 1. | A close embrace. |
Noun | 1. | cuddle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace |
Verb | 1. | cuddle - move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" |
2. | cuddle - hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby" |