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

At the base of Courmayeur, a chic ski resort snuggled into the foot of Monte Bianco—better known by its French moniker, Mont Blanc—trees brim with pale-pink buds on the verge of blossoming, and waterfalls and rivers gush with snowmelt. —Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025

But once an aide adjusted the bed’s guard rail, the two were able to snuggle and move on from the traumatic time. —Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025

Like other ultra-short-throw projectors, these models could snuggle up fairly close to a display surface such as a wall or screen and throw visuals at up to 100 diagonal inches. —New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025

While couples could experience a sparkling opportunity to snuggle up more closely, singles may be debating their innate needs in union. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025

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