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nuzzle
[nuhz-uhl]
verb (used without object)
to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does.
a rabbit nuzzling into the snow.
to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc..
The dog nuzzled up to his master.
to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up.
verb (used with object)
to root up with the nose, snout, etc..
training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground.
to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc.
to thrust the nose, muzzle, snout, etc., against or into.
The horse was nuzzling my pocket for sugar.
to thrust (the nose or head), as into something.
to lie very close to; cuddle or snuggle up to.
noun
an affectionate embrace or cuddle.
nuzzle
/ ˈʌə /
verb
to push or rub gently against the nose or snout
(intr) to nestle; lie close
(tr) to dig out with the snout
Other 51Թ Forms
- unnuzzled adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nuzzle1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nuzzle1
Example Sentences
He nuzzles the other side of her neck and says: "It smells good".
For a veteran with PTSD, a service dog may retrieve medication or perform anxiety-relieving actions like nuzzling or leaning against a person when the dog senses a heightened state of anxiety.
"FYI we did NOT feed them as that is not allowed - they came up and nuzzled us so we just gave them a little pat then let them be."
Picture the soft, cool nuzzle of your dog.
A small grey kitten with an injured nose kept jumping on his shoulder, nuzzling him.
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