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snuggle up

A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To move close to someone or something soft and warm and make yourself very comfortable.

Literal meaning: To snuggle (nestle closely) while moving up into a comfortable position — fairly transparent.

Meanings

1 A2 informal

To move close to another person and settle into a warm, comfortable position, usually affectionately.

"The children snuggled up to their mother on the sofa and fell asleep during the film."

Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal

To settle comfortably and warmly into a position with a soft object such as a blanket or pillow.

"She snuggled up under the duvet with a good book and a mug of cocoa."

Grammar: inseparable
3 A2 informal

To press close to someone in a romantic or intimate way.

"They snuggled up together by the fire, watching the snow fall outside."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very positive, warm connotation. Used with 'to' or 'with' (snuggle up to/with someone). Common in domestic, romantic, and child-rearing contexts. Also used with objects: snuggle up under a blanket.

Commonly used with

blanket sofa partner together beside under the covers

Forms

Base
snuggle up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
snuggles up
he/she/it
Past simple
snuggled up
yesterday
Past participle
snuggled up
have + pp
-ing form
snuggling up
continuous

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Synonyms

cuddle up curl up nestle up huddle up cosy up nuzzle up

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