GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Cuddle (kŭdˈd'l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Cuddled (-d'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Cuddling (-dlĭng).] [Prob. for couthle, fr. couth known; cf. OE. kuþþen to cuddle, or cuðlechen to make friends with. SeeCouth, Uncouth, Can.] To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
[1913 Webster]
She cuddles low beneath the brake;
Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly. Prior.
[1913 Webster]
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cuddling n.
1. holding close in a tender and affectionate manner.
[PJC]
2. lying closely together while caressing; nestling together.
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3. foreplay without contact with the genital organs. [slang]
Syn. -- caressing, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling.
[WordNet 1.5]