cuddle

Definition

  • verb: to hold (someone or something) in your arms in order to show affection
  • verb: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: crouch, nestle, fondle

Examples

  • He 'cuddled up' with a good book. [=he sat down in a comfortable position and began reading a good book]

  • They 'cuddled up' under the blanket.

  • She gave the children a 'cuddle'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They killed my brother. What the hell did he do? He was four years old. He never used to cry. He just used to sit next to me and cuddle. I was more of a mother to him than that goddamned pig ever was. Don't talk like that about pigs. They're usually nicer than people. But they smell like shit. (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional