snuggle

snuggle (up) against (one)

To lie, curl up to, or press up against one in an intimate, comfortable manner. He snuggled up against me on the park bench, as we watched the sun go down on the horizon. I snuggled up against Tom during the movie to let him know that I wanted to be more than just friends.
See also: snuggle

snuggle bunny

A term of affection for a romantic partner or child. I'm so glad you're home, my snuggle bunny! I miss you so much when you're away on business.
See also: bunny, snuggle

snuggle down (into something)

To settle or nestle down (into something) snugly and comfortably. I held my favorite teddy bear close to my chest, snuggled down into my bed, and fell fast asleep. She snuggled down and spent the rest of the afternoon watching reruns of her favorite TV show.
See also: down, snuggle

snuggle down with (someone or something)

To settle down (on or into something) snugly and comfortably while cuddling or holding onto someone or something. I crawled into bed, snuggled down with my favorite teddy bear, and fell fast asleep. She snuggled down with her husband on the sofa to watch the movie.
See also: down, snuggle

snuggle up (to one)

To lie, curl up to, or press up against one in an intimate, comfortable manner. We snuggled up on the park bench, watching the sun go down on the horizon. I snuggled up to him as we watched the movie to let him know that I wanted to be more than just friends.
See also: snuggle, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

snuggle down (with something)

to nestle [into something] with something, such as a blanket, doll, book, etc. The baby snuggled down with her blanket and was asleep in no time. Sally grabbed onto her favorite doll and snuggled down for the night.
See also: down, snuggle

snuggle down

(with someone) to nestle [into something] with someone else. Billy snuggled down with his sister in the big feather bed. They snuggled down and went to sleep.
See also: down, snuggle

snuggle down (with something)

to nestle [into something] with something, such as a blanket, doll, book, etc. The baby snuggled down with her blanket and was asleep in no time. Sally grabbed onto her favorite doll and snuggled down for the night.
See also: down, snuggle

snuggle (up) against someone or something

to press or cuddle against someone or something, as if to keep warm. Tiffany snuggled up against Tad and asked him to give her some chewing gum. He snuggled against the warm wall on the other side of the fireplace.
See also: snuggle

snuggle up (to someone or something)

to cuddle up close to someone or something. Kelly snuggled up to Jeff. she snuggled up and said she wanted him to go pick up a pizza.
See also: snuggle, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

snuggle up

v.
1. To lie or press close together: The lovers snuggled up in front of the fire.
2. To lie or press close to someone or something: The puppy snuggled up to its mother.
3. To curl up closely or comfortably; nestle: I snuggled up under the covers.
See also: snuggle, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • get up against
  • get up against (someone or something)
  • clash
  • clash against
  • clash against (someone or something)
  • hold (something) against (someone or something)
  • hold against
  • against
  • against (someone or something)
  • file charges against (one)
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M&Ms pack more tightly than spheres
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