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

The photo comes just a few weeks after Meghan shared a rare image of Prince Harry snuggling Lilibet while on a boat in celebration of International Women’s Day. —Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025

Gomez announced the single on Instagram on Tuesday (March 11) alongside a sweet black-and-white selfie of the couple snuggling up together. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025

One option: giving your child a warm bath, reading them a book, and snuggling together before lights out. —Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025

Recently reimagined with a mix of modern mountain style and a welcoming vibe, this hotel offers everything a family could want: ski-in/ski-out access, spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, and family suites with fireplaces to snuggle up by after a day on the slopes. —Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for snuggle

• jugal
• juggle
• mughal
• smuggle
• struggle

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