snuggle

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
  2. verb move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
  3. verb position comfortably

Etymology

From snug + -le (frequentative suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

cuddle, nestle

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