cuddle
noun/ˈkʌdl/
/ˈkʌdl/
[usually singular]- the action of holding somebody close in your arms to show love synonym hug
- He gave her a big cuddle and told her not to worry.
Extra Examples- Give Mummy a big cuddle.
- He just wants a comforting kiss and a cuddle and he'll be all right.
- They were having a cuddle on the sofa.
- She gave him a cuddle.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- have
- give
- a kiss and a cuddle
Word Originearly 16th cent. (rare before the 18th cent.): of unknown origin.
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