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Meaning of Cuddle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
ˈkʌd.l̩

Definitions

  1. An intimate physical embrace, typically while lying (or sitting): a snuggle, an instance of lying together snugly, as one might with a partner (more intimate than a hug, and typically of longer duration).
    US
  2. An affectionate embrace, a hug, such as is given to family members and close friends (less intimate than a snuggle, and typically of shorter duration).
    UK

Equivalents

العربية الدّلال
Български прегръщам
Čeština chovat pochovat
Dansk putte
Esperanto brakumo
Suomi halata halaus
Français cajoler câlin
Magyar ölel ölelés
Հայերեն գգվանք գգվել
Bahasa Indonesia pelukan
Italiano coccola cullare
日本語
ქართული ჩახუტება
Nederlands knuffel knuffelen
Română îmbrățișare
Svenska gosa kram

Examples

“I'm so impatient / I can't stand the wait / When will I get my cuddle?”
“Give me a cuddle, Paul; it'll cheer you up.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
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