Pronunciation: /ˈkʌd(ə)l/
verb
[with object]-
hold close in one’s arms as a way of showing love or affection: he cuddles the baby close they were cuddling each other in the back seat [no object]: the pair have been spotted kissing and cuddling
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[no object, with adverbial] lie or sit close: Rebecca cuddled up to Mum they cuddled together to keep out the cold
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[no object] (cuddle up to) informal ingratiate oneself with: they start cuddling up to the Liberals for support
noun
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a prolonged and affectionate hug: he just wanted a comforting kiss and a cuddle
