The difference between Cuddle and Snuggle
When used as nouns, cuddle means a snuggle, whereas snuggle means an affectionate hug.
When used as verbs, cuddle means to embrace affectionately, lie together snugly, whereas snuggle means to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cuddle and Snuggle
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Cuddle as a noun:
A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.
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Cuddle as a verb (intransitive):
To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
Examples:
"The young lovers cuddled on the couch."
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Cuddle as a verb (transitive):
To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
Examples:
"She cuddled the infant before bedtime."
"I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?"
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Cuddle as a verb:
To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
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Snuggle as a noun:
An affectionate hug.
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Snuggle as a noun:
The final remnant left in a liquor bottle.
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Snuggle as a verb (transitive, intransitive):
To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.
Examples:
"Sometimes my girlfriend and I snuggle."
"The surrounding buildings snuggled each other."
"The last drop of jager snuggled the corner of the pint."
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Snuggle as a verb:
To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position.
Examples:
"Tired but satisfied, the children snuggled into their sleeping bags."
"The pet dog snuggles into its new bed."