cuddle

to hold lovingly

TRANSLATION

cuddle = knuddeln, kuscheln, liebkosen, sich kuscheln cuddly = anschmiegsam, knuddelig, kuschelig, kuschlig, verschmust

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

CUDDLES, affection and hugs are more important than sex, say many women in long term relationships. A survey suggests the "Sex and the City" image of women jumping from bed to bed does not reflect real life,..

(BBC News - 7 June 2001)

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know?

cuddle v.  

= To fondle in the arms; hug tenderly

Synonyms:

canoodle, caress, clasp, cosset, curl up, dandle, embrace, enfold, fondle, huddle, hug, kiss, love, nestle, nuzzle, pet, snug, snuggle,

And as tomorrow is Saint Valentine's Day we might as well check out some related vocabulary:
    
- das Küsschen = peck, little kiss(es)
- der Kosename (-n) =pet name
- das Bettgeflüster = pillow talk
- Liebling, Schatz/Schatzi =

angel, baby, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear, dear one, dearest, dearie, flame, friend, girlfriend, heart's desire, honey, honey bun, honeybunch, jewel, lamb, love, loved, loveling, lover, old man, pearl, pet, precious, princess, sugar, sweet, sweetie, sweetie-pie, treasure, truelove, masweetheart, sweetie

NOTE:
mein teurer Schatz = my dear darling
darling of fortune = das Glückskind
darling of the public = der Publikumsliebling

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