cuddling
|cud/dling|
B1
/ˈkʌd.lɪŋ/
(cuddle)
affectionate embrace
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cuddle' originates from Middle English, possibly from the word 'cudden', where 'cudden' meant 'to embrace'.
Historical Evolution
'cudden' transformed into the modern English word 'cuddle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to embrace or hold closely', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'cuddle'.
They were cuddling on the couch.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45