cuddling (verb)

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• cuddle — [c]/ˈkʌdl / (say kudl) verb (cuddled, cuddling) –verb (t) 1. to draw or hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle. –verb (i) 2. to lie close and snug; nestle; curl up in going to sleep. –noun 3. the act of cuddling; a hug; an… …  

• draw close — verb 1. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position (Freq. 1) We cuddled against each other to keep warm The children snuggled into their sleeping bags • Syn: ↑cuddle, ↑snuggle, ↑nestle, ↑nest, ↑nuzzle …   Useful english dictionary

• cuddle — verb 1) she picked up the baby and cuddled him Syn: hug, embrace, clasp, hold tight, hold/fold in one s arms, snuggle 2) the pair were kissing and cuddling Syn: embrace, hug, caress, pet, fondle; informal …   Thesaurus of popular words

• cuddle — verb 1) she picked up the baby and cuddled her Syn: hug, embrace, clasp, hold in one s arms 2) the pair were kissing and cuddling Syn: embrace, hug, caress, pet, fondle; informal canoodle, smooch …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• cuddle — I UK [ˈkʌd(ə)l] / US verb [intransitive/transitive] Word forms cuddle : present tense I/you/we/they cuddle he/she/it cuddles present participle cuddling past tense cuddled past participle cuddled if you cuddle someone, you put your arms round… …   English dictionary

• cuddle — cud|dle1 [ kʌdl ] verb intransitive or transitive if you cuddle someone, you put your arms around them and hold them close to show that you like or love them: He took her in his arms and cuddled her. Couples were kissing and cuddling in corners …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• cuddle — 1 verb (I, T) to hold someone or something very close to you with your arms around them, especially to show that you love them: Dawn and her boyfriend were cuddling on the sofa. cuddle up phrasal verb (I) to lie or sit very close to someone or… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• kiss — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ brief, quick, swift ▪ lingering, long, slow ▪ She leaned forward and placed a slow kiss on his forehead …   Collocations dictionary

• cuddle — I. verb (cuddled; cuddling) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1520 transitive verb to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection intransitive verb to lie close or snug ; nestle, snuggle • cuddler noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• pash — /pæʃ/ (say pash) Colloquial –noun 1. a session of passionate kissing, especially French kissing. 2. a long passionate kiss. 3. Obsolete a passion; infatuation: she s got a pash on him. –verb (i) 4. to kiss or cuddle. –verb (t) 5. to kiss and… …  

• despite — despite, in spite of These two prepositions are largely interchangeable and both can be followed by nouns or noun phrases or by constructions introduced by a participle (a verb ending in ing): played despite an ankle sprain / had a restless night …   Modern English usage