Cuddle up
verb
To move close to someone or something for warmth or comfort.
After a long day, she likes to cuddle up with a good book.
Often appears as...
- cuddle up with a book
- cuddle up in bed
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To hug and show affection.
The mother cuddled up her baby in her arms.
Often appears as...
- cuddle up to someone
- cuddle up and relax
verb
To move close to someone or something for warmth or comfort.
After a long day, she likes to cuddle up with a good book.
Often appears as...
- cuddle up with a book
- cuddle up in bed
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To hug and show affection.
The mother cuddled up her baby in her arms.
Often appears as...
- cuddle up to someone
- cuddle up and relax
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Warmth
Cuddle up often means seeking comfort in a cold or unwelcoming environment.
They would cuddle up under the blanket to escape the winter chill.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
Cuddle up implies being in very close physical contact with something or someone.
The kittens cuddled up together in the basket.
Pro Tip 3/3Solo Comfort
Cuddle up doesn't always require another person; one can cuddle up with objects too.
Wrapped in her shawl, she cuddled up in her favorite chair.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Warmth
Cuddle up often means seeking comfort in a cold or unwelcoming environment.
They would cuddle up under the blanket to escape the winter chill.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
Cuddle up implies being in very close physical contact with something or someone.
The kittens cuddled up together in the basket.
Pro Tip 3/3Solo Comfort
Cuddle up doesn't always require another person; one can cuddle up with objects too.
Wrapped in her shawl, she cuddled up in her favorite chair.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Warmth
Cuddle up often means seeking comfort in a cold or unwelcoming environment.
They would cuddle up under the blanket to escape the winter chill.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
Cuddle up implies being in very close physical contact with something or someone.
The kittens cuddled up together in the basket.
Pro Tip 3/3Solo Comfort
Cuddle up doesn't always require another person; one can cuddle up with objects too.
Wrapped in her shawl, she cuddled up in her favorite chair.
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