nuzzles

nuz·zle

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nuhz-uh l]
- /ˈnʌz əl/
- /ˈnʌz.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuhz-uh l]
- /ˈnʌz əl/

Definitions of nuzzles word

verb without object nuzzles to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does: a rabbit nuzzling into the snow. 1
verb without object nuzzles to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc.: The dog nuzzled up to his master. 1
verb without object nuzzles to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up. 1
verb with object nuzzles to root up with the nose, snout, etc.: training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground. 1
verb with object nuzzles to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc. 1
verb with object nuzzles 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 nuzzles

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 Nuzzles

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Nuzzles

nuzzles 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.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for nuzzles

verb nuzzles

cuddles — Plural form of cuddle.
caresses — an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
nudges — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of nudge.

All 3 Synonyms of nuzzles