noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who nuzzles.

   "Despite the animals' friendly nuzzlings, Cotter finally chased them off with a broom."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of nuzzle form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

caressingdalliancefondlinglollygaggingnestlingpetting

Example

More examples

"Benedito smiled as he saw his goats nuzzling each other affectionately."

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