snuggling

snug·gle

 (snŭg′əl)
v. snug·gled, snug·gling, snug·gles
v.intr.
1. To lie or press close together; cuddle.
2. To curl up closely or comfortably; nestle: snuggled happily under the covers.
v.tr.
To draw close or hold closely, as for comfort or in affection; hug.
[ Frequentative of snug.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.snuggling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)snuggling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, petting, smooching, necking
arousal, stimulation - mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
snogging - (British informal) cuddle and kiss
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