snuggling

snug·gle

S0520300 (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.

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[ Frequentative of snug.]

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