verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To touch cozily and comfortably; to nestle, to snuggle. intransitive, transitive

   ""I slunk down in the seat, making myself as small as possible, and snuzzled my shoulder into his armpit.""

2. 2
   To rub the nose against and snuff. UK, dialectal

Synonyms

All synonyms

nuzzle

Example

More examples

""I slunk down in the seat, making myself as small as possible, and snuzzled my shoulder into his armpit.""

Etymology

Blend of snuggle + nuzzle

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