cuddling

cud·dle

 (kŭd′l)

v. cud·dled, cud·dling, cud·dles

v.tr.

To hold fondly in the arms; hug tenderly. See Synonyms at caress.

v.intr.

To nestle; snuggle: The children cuddled together on the couch.

n.

The act of cuddling; a hug or embrace.

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cud′dle·some, cud′dly adj.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

cuddling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) caressing, fondling, hugging, kissing, petting, smooching, snuggling, necking arousal, stimulation - mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse snogging - (British informal) cuddle and kiss

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Translations

câlin