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snuggle.

An affectionate hug.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/
  1. An affectionate hug.

    Let's have a snuggle on the sofa.
  2. The final remnant left in a liquor bottle.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English snug Proto-Germanic *-lōną Old English -lian Middle English -len English -le English snuggle From snug + -le (frequentative suffix).

verb/ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/
  1. To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.

    intransitive · transitive
    My girlfriend and I love to snuggle.
    The last drop of jager snuggled the corner of the pint.
  2. To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position.

    Tired but satisfied, the children snuggled into their sleeping bags.
    The pet dog snuggles into its new bed.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English snug Proto-Germanic *-lōną Old English -lian Middle English -len English -le English snuggle From snug + -le (frequentative suffix).

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