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- [nuhz-uh l]
- /ˈnʌz əl/
- /ˈnʌz.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nuhz-uh l]
- /ˈnʌz əl/
Definitions of nuzzle word
- verb without object nuzzle to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does: a rabbit nuzzling into the snow. 1
- verb without object nuzzle to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc.: The dog nuzzled up to his master. 1
- verb without object nuzzle to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up. 1
- verb with object nuzzle to root up with the nose, snout, etc.: training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground. 1
- verb with object nuzzle to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc. 1
- verb with object nuzzle to thrust the nose, muzzle, snout, etc., against or into: The horse was nuzzling my pocket for sugar. 1
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Origin of nuzzle
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English noselen to grovel; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Nuzzle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nuzzle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nuzzle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nuzzle
verb nuzzle
- snuggle — to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle.
- nestle — to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
- cuddle — If you cuddle someone, you put your arms round them and hold them close as a way of showing your affection.
- burrow — A burrow is a tunnel or hole in the ground that is dug by an animal such as a rabbit.
- push — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
Antonyms for nuzzle
verb nuzzle
- separate — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
Top questions with nuzzle
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