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cuddle

noun verb

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

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Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
UD
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

  1. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

    “We cuddled against each other to keep warm”

verb

  1. hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth

    “I cuddled the baby”

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Example Sentences

We cuddled against each other to keep warm
The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
I cuddled the baby

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