cuddle
Translation
to cuddle, to hug, to snuggle
Examples
The mother cuddled her crying baby.
The mother cuddled her crying baby.
Let's cuddle on the sofa and watch a movie.
Let's cuddle on the sofa and watch a movie.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to hold (sb.) close in one's arms The mother cuddled her baby.
((with sb.)) to lie or sit close together The couple cuddled on the couch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embrace, hold close
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly related to an older English word meaning 'to embrace'.
Memory Tips
Sounds soft and comforting, like the action itself. 'Cuddle' sounds like 'cover' and 'huddle' together.