cuddling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
   petting; caressing; smooching; hugging; snuggling; necking; kissing; fondling.
   
2. verb move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
   nuzzle; nest; nestle; cuddle; draw close; snuggle.
   
   • We cuddled against each other to keep warm
   • The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
3. verb hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
   cuddle.
   
   • I cuddled the baby

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