English Explanatory Dictionary

snuggle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An affectionate hug.
  2. The final remnant left in a liquor bottle.
verb
  1. To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.
  2. To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/ en-us-snuggle.ogg en-au-snuggle.ogg

Word forms

snuggle snuggles snuggling snuggled

Etymology

From snug + -le (frequentative suffix).

Synonyms

cuddle sip snug nestle snudge

Derived words

snoggle snugglable snuggleable snugglebug snuggle bunny snugglefest snuggler snugglesome snuggle up snuggly snuzzle
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