Meaning of nuzzle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈnəzəl/

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1. Verb

   nuzzle

   Etymology

   late Middle English (in the sense ‘grovel’): frequentative from nose, reinforced by Dutch neuzelen‘poke with the nose’

   Definitions

   1. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

   Examples

   • « We cuddled against each other to keep warm »
   • « The children snuggled into their sleeping bags »
2. 2. rub noses
3. 3. dig out with the snout

   Examples

   • « the pig nuzzled the truffle »