Nuzzling Meaning in English
word · lemma: nuzzle
ˈnəzəˌɫɪŋ
NUH-zl-ing
nˈʌzlɪŋ
NUZ-ling
Definition
Gently pushing, rubbing, or cuddling someone or something with your nose, face, or body in an affectionate or loving way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for showing affection, especially between pets and humans or between close people. 'Nuzzling' is gentle and loving; not to be confused with 'sniffing' or aggressive pushing.
Spanish: frotarse (con la nariz) - acurrucarse (tiernamente)Portuguese (BR): aninhando-se - acariciando com o narizPortuguese (PT): aninhando-se - roçando com o narizChinese (Simplified): 用鼻子轻擦 - 依偎Chinese (Traditional): 用鼻子輕擦 - 依偎Hindi: नाक रगड़ना - प्यार से सटकर रहनाArabic: الدَّعْك بالأنف - التَدَلُّل بتوددBengali: নাক ঘষা - আদর করা (নাক বা মুখ দিয়ে)Russian: прижиматься - ласкаться (носом)Japanese: すり寄る - すりすりするVietnamese: cọ rúc - dụi (bằng mũi/đầu vào ai đó)Korean: 비비다 (애정 표현)Turkish: kafasını sürtmek - sokulmakUrdu: نرمی سے رگڑنا - پیار سے چھوناIndonesian: menggesek - menyender manja
Example Sentences
The puppy kept nuzzling against my hand.
basic
The baby was nuzzling into her mother's shoulder.
basic
The cat is nuzzling me for attention.
basic
He woke up to his dog nuzzling his face.
natural
She smiled as her partner started nuzzling her neck.
natural
After a long day, the two friends sat close, nuzzling on the couch.
natural