cuddling

Meaning of cuddling

verb, gerund or present participle
  1. hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
    he cuddles the baby close
    they were cuddling each other in the back seat
    the pair have been spotted kissing and cuddling

early 16th century (rare before the 18th century): of unknown origin.

Information about cuddling

  • It is a verb.
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Hyphenation of cuddling

cud-dling

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 8 chars.
  • cuddling is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

cuddling synonyms

Meaning caressing:

caressing, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling

Meaning squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection:

hug

Meaning hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection:

embrace

Meaning grasp (something) tightly with one's hand:

clasp

Meaning touch or stroke gently or lovingly:

caress

Meaning engage in sexually stimulating caressing and touching:

pet

Meaning stroke or caress lovingly or erotically:

fondle

Meaning kiss and cuddle amorously:

canoodle, smooch

Meaning put (food) into or on something with a spoon:

spoon

Meaning settle or move into a warm, comfortable position:

snuggle

Meaning settle or lie comfortably within or against something:

nestle

Meaning sit or lie with the knees drawn up:

curl

Meaning rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth:

nuzzle

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