to put your arms around someone and hold them in a loving way, or (of two people) to hold each other close to show love or for comfort:
She cuddled the baby and eventually it stopped crying.
They sat in the back row of the cinema kissing and cuddling.
the act of putting your arms around someone or around each other and holding them or each other in a loving way:
Come here and give me a cuddle.
"You need a cuddle," Cora whispered.
to put your arms around someone and hold him or her in a loving way, or of two people, to hold each other close for affection or comfort:
[ T ] She cuddled the baby in her arms.
To cuddle up is to sit or lie close to someone or something:
[ I ] I like to cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a good book.
an act of being held close by someone for affection or comfort:
I need a cuddle.