cuddling

cud·dle

C0794000 (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.

Thesaurus

Noun

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

Translations

câlin