Snuggle up Meaning in English
expression
ˈsnəɡəɫ/ /ˈəp
SNUG-uhl UP
snˈʌɡəl/ /ˈʌp
sn-UG-uhl UP
Definition
To get close and comfortable with someone or something, usually by curling your body, for warmth or affection.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, comforting. Often used for cozy situations: in bed, on the couch, or with a blanket. Common with 'with' (snuggle up with someone/blanket/pet). Implies both physical closeness and emotional warmth.
Spanish: acurrucarsePortuguese (BR): se aconchegarPortuguese (PT): aninhar-seChinese (Simplified): 依偎Chinese (Traditional): 依偎Hindi: सिमट जानाArabic: يتعانقBengali: আলতো করে জড়িয়ে থাকা - গুটিসুটি মেরে থাকাRussian: прижиматься - уютно устроитьсяJapanese: 寄り添う - くっついて丸まるVietnamese: cuộn mình - rúc vàoKorean: 꼭 껴안다 - 포근하게 안기다Turkish: sıcacık sarılmak - sokulmakUrdu: نرمی سے لپٹناIndonesian: berpelukan - meringkuk hangat-hangat
Example Sentences
The children snuggle up with their blankets at night.
basic
I like to snuggle up on the sofa and read a book.
basic
He snuggled up next to his dog to stay warm.
basic
Let’s snuggle up and watch a movie tonight.
natural
As soon as it gets cold, my cat wants to snuggle up on my lap.
natural
She loves to snuggle up with a cup of tea and a good show after work.
natural