snuggle

UK
/ˈsnʌɡl/
US
/ˈsnʌɡəl/

Translations

snugglenoun
snuggles
pl
UK
/ˈsnʌɡl/
US
/ˈsnʌɡəl/
un câlinUsage courant pour un moment de proximité affectueuse et confortable.
The kitten enjoyed a warm snuggle in its owner's lap.
Le chaton a apprécié un câlin chaleureux sur les genoux de son maître.
snuggleverb
snuggled
Past Simple
snuggled
Past Participle
snuggling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsnʌɡl/
US
/ˈsnʌɡəl/
se blottirVerbe pronominal pour l’idée de se mettre bien au chaud, tout contre quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
The cat snuggled up to its owner on the couch.
Le chat s'est blotti contre son maître sur le canapé.
Additional translations
serrer contre soiPour l’emploi transitif avec une nuance de tendresse ou de chaleur.
Synonyms
snuggleadjective
UK
/ˈsnʌɡl/
US
/ˈsnʌɡəl/
Used only attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "snuggle blanket"); not normally graded.
douilletSe dit d’un objet conçu pour apporter chaleur et confort.
She bought a snuggle blanket for the cold winter evenings.
Elle a acheté une couverture douillette pour les froides soirées d'hiver.

Definitions

snugglenoun
An act of settling or nestling closely and comfortably.
The kitten enjoyed a warm snuggle in its owner's lap.
snuggleverb
To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something.
The cat snuggled up to its owner on the couch.
To press, hold, or draw someone or something close for warmth or affection.
She snuggled the baby against her chest.
snuggleadjective
Used attributively to describe an item intended to provide warmth and comfort; cozy.
She bought a snuggle blanket for the cold winter evenings.