Nuzzle
verb
To gently push or rub your nose or face against someone or something to show love or for comfort.
The cat nuzzled against my leg.
Often appears as...
- nuzzle against
- nuzzle into
verb
To search or explore by pushing or rubbing with your nose.
The pig nuzzled in the dirt for truffles.
Often appears as...
- nuzzle in
- nuzzle around
verb
To gently push or rub your nose or face against someone or something to show love or for comfort.
The cat nuzzled against my leg.
Often appears as...
- nuzzle against
- nuzzle into
verb
To search or explore by pushing or rubbing with your nose.
The pig nuzzled in the dirt for truffles.
Often appears as...
- nuzzle in
- nuzzle around
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Gesture
Use 'nuzzle' to describe a loving or comforting movement, like hugging with the face.
She nuzzled into her mother's shoulder, feeling safe.
Pro Tip 2/3Animal Behavior
'Nuzzle' is often used to describe the actions of animals, usually pets, when they seek affection.
The puppy nuzzled up to the new visitor, wanting some pets.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Formal Use
The term 'nuzzle' is casual; avoid using it in formal writing or speeches.
At the family picnic, the kids nuzzled their grandfather, showing their love.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Gesture
Use 'nuzzle' to describe a loving or comforting movement, like hugging with the face.
She nuzzled into her mother's shoulder, feeling safe.
Pro Tip 2/3Animal Behavior
'Nuzzle' is often used to describe the actions of animals, usually pets, when they seek affection.
The puppy nuzzled up to the new visitor, wanting some pets.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Formal Use
The term 'nuzzle' is casual; avoid using it in formal writing or speeches.
At the family picnic, the kids nuzzled their grandfather, showing their love.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Gesture
Use 'nuzzle' to describe a loving or comforting movement, like hugging with the face.
She nuzzled into her mother's shoulder, feeling safe.
Pro Tip 2/3Animal Behavior
'Nuzzle' is often used to describe the actions of animals, usually pets, when they seek affection.
The puppy nuzzled up to the new visitor, wanting some pets.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Formal Use
The term 'nuzzle' is casual; avoid using it in formal writing or speeches.
At the family picnic, the kids nuzzled their grandfather, showing their love.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 23 PIPE...
nuzzle it just nudge it with it with its nuzzle they don't lick it there just nudge it within where their nozzle and I think that they can actually you know I've never seen a report on that this is just obviously all my very uneducated observational based stuff based on you know six months of looking at this River
Video examples
Fatal Encounter with...
Closer to us, the young fawn was almost standing, its legs wobbling, taking its first steps. But the baboon was closing in. I really felt for the gazelle mother. Her instinct knew what was coming, and she desperately tried to nuzzle her new baby to walk.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 23 PIPE...
nuzzle it just nudge it with it with its nuzzle they don't lick it there just nudge it within where their nozzle and I think that they can actually you know I've never seen a report on that this is just obviously all my very uneducated observational based stuff based on you know six months of looking at this River
Video examples
Fatal Encounter with...
Closer to us, the young fawn was almost standing, its legs wobbling, taking its first steps. But the baboon was closing in. I really felt for the gazelle mother. Her instinct knew what was coming, and she desperately tried to nuzzle her new baby to walk.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Holly Willoughby
English Celebrity
Cuddly toy rabbits were a real comfort for all of my babies - once they got to a certain age they would nuzzle the fur.
Quote examples
Holly Willoughby
English Celebrity
Cuddly toy rabbits were a real comfort for all of my babies - once they got to a certain age they would nuzzle the fur.
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