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   cuddle

   /ˈkʌdl/

   verb

   • 1. hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection: "he cuddles the baby close" Similar hugembraceclasphold tighthold in one's armsfold in one's armsembracehugcaresspetfondleinformal:canoodlesmoochinformal, dated:spoonbill and coosnugglenestlecurlnuzzlelie closeburrow againsthuddle againstsnug down
   • ▪ lie or sit close: "Rebecca cuddled up to Mum"
   • ▪ ingratiate oneself with: "they need to stop cuddling up to big business and instead put people first"

   noun

   • 1. a prolonged and affectionate hug: "he just wanted a comforting kiss and a cuddle"

   Word Origin early 16th century (rare before the 18th century): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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