snuggle

🇬🇧 UK/'snʌgl/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To lie close to someone or settle into a warm, comfortable position; to cuddle.

依偎,蜷缩,紧靠

n.

An affectionate hug or cuddle.

依偎,拥抱

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
snugstem
+
glesuffix
=snuggle

Common Collocations

  • 1.snuggle up依偎靠拢
  • 2.snuggle together相互依偎
  • 3.snuggle under the covers钻进被窝里
  • 4.[snuggle close]紧紧依靠

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The children snuggled under the blanket to watch their favorite movie.

  • 2.

    The puppy snuggled up against its owner, seeking warmth and comfort.

  • 3.

    On cold winter mornings, all she wanted to do was snuggle in bed.

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