Meaning & use
snuzzle
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To nuzzle or snuggle affectionately, often while sniffing or nestling close.
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The puppy loved to snuzzle into the crook of her arm at bedtime.
He snuzzled the kitten's soft fur until it began to purr.
A note on using this word
A dialectal blend of "snuggle" and "nuzzle," more common in informal or regional speech than in formal writing.
Words with a similar meaning
nuzzlesnuggle
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