B2verbrelationshipsemotions
US/ˈkʌd.əl/
UK/ˈkʌd.əl/
to hold someone or something close in your arms for a while, showing love
In context
On cold nights, the kids cuddle up with us on the sofa.
She cuddled the puppy like it was a baby.
I just want to cuddle my cat and watch a movie tonight.
Words that go with cuddle
verb + adverb
- cuddle upWe cuddled up under a blanket and watched the rain.
- cuddle togetherThe two kittens cuddled together to keep warm.
verb + noun
- cuddle a babyGrandma loves to cuddle the baby.
verb + preposition
- cuddle up toThe puppy likes to cuddle up to me at night.
- cuddle on the sofaThey cuddled on the sofa all evening.