snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnə-gəl 

snuggled; snuggling ˈsnə-g(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to curl up comfortably or cozily

transitive verb

1

: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection

2

: to make snug

snuggle noun

Synonyms

• curl up
• nestle
• snug

Examples of snuggle in a Sentence

The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy.

The boy snuggled close to his mother.

The dog snuggled its nose between the pillows.

The baby snuggled his head against my chest.

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture. —Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024

Lou can be seen snuggling up underneath a butterfly blanket, cuddling with Moore, and getting a big welcome home from dad Taylor Goldsmith outside of their house. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024

Nestle them directly on the board, snuggled up to the cheeses, or corral them in small pinch bowls, spice bowls or ramekins. —Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024

Our tester’s cat duo had no problem snuggling in the plush Nisrada donut-style bed. —Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnəg-əl 

snuggled; snuggling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to curl up comfortably or cozily : cuddle

2

: to pull in close especially for comfort or in affection : nestle