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- [kuhd-l]
- /ˈkʌd l/
- /ˈkʌd.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhd-l]
- /ˈkʌd l/
Definitions of cuddle word
- verb cuddle If you cuddle someone, you put your arms round them and hold them close as a way of showing your affection. 3
- verb cuddle Cuddle is also a noun. 3
- verb cuddle to hold (another person or thing) close or (of two people, etc) to hold each other close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; embrace; hug 3
- verb cuddle to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position 3
- noun cuddle a close embrace, esp when prolonged 3
- verb transitive cuddle to hold lovingly and gently in one's arms; embrace and fondle 3
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Origin of cuddle
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; perhaps back formation from Middle English cudliche intimate, affectionate, Old English cūthlīc, or from Middle English cuthlechen, Old English cūthlǣcan to make friends with; see couth2, -ly
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Parts of speech for Cuddle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cuddle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cuddle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cuddle
verb cuddle
- caress — If you caress someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately.
- snuggle — to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle.
- clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
- nuzzle — to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does: a rabbit nuzzling into the snow.
- fondle — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
noun cuddle
- clinch — If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it.
Antonyms for cuddle
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See also
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