snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnə-gəl 

snuggled; snuggling ˈsnə-g(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to curl up comfortably or cozily

transitive verb

1

: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection

2

: to make snug

snuggle noun

Synonyms

• curl up
• nestle
• snug

Examples of snuggle in a Sentence

The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy.

The boy snuggled close to his mother.

The dog snuggled its nose between the pillows.

The baby snuggled his head against my chest.

Recent Examples on the Web

Before the discussion of Rocky’s health issues, the episode looked back to Oct. 2023, with the couple snuggled in bed dreaming about their first child together. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 June 2024

In the final slide, the actress shared an easier-to-see snap of the couple — a picture of them snuggled up to each other in front of a sea view. —Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024

Not only is there new sod and new zoning regulations so that everyone can have their own rooms again rather than snuggling together like Charlie’s grandparents in Willy Wonka, but there are also some new people. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2024

Not restless, just wants to lie with you and snuggle up. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 9 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnəg-əl 

snuggled; snuggling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to curl up comfortably or cozily : cuddle

2

: to pull in close especially for comfort or in affection : nestle