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   Cud·dle

   /ˈkəd(ə)l/

   

   verb

   • 1. hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection: "he cuddles the baby close" Similar hugembraceclasphold tighthold in one's armsfold in one's armsembracehugcaresspetfondleinformal:canoodlesmoochinformal, dated:spoonbill and coosnugglenestlecurlnuzzlelie closeburrow againsthuddle againstsnug down
   • ▪ lie or sit close and snug: "they cuddled together to keep out the cold"

   noun

   • 1. a prolonged and affectionate hug: "he just wanted a comforting kiss and a cuddle"

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

   Scrabble Points: 10

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