nuzzle

[US]/'nʌz(ə)l/
[UK]/'nʌzl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to rub or push gently with the nose or snout; to cuddle or snuggle up to
vi. to rub with the nose; to lie or rest comfortably

Example Sentences

The pony nuzzled my hand.

She nuzzled up to him.

he nuzzled her hair.

the dog nuzzled up against me.

The horse gently nuzzled my shoulder.

stroked and nuzzled the kitten.

He nuzzled up to his mother with a happy sigh.

Real-world Examples

Lowering her head, Sarabi gently nuzzled the young cub.

Source: The Lion King (audiobook)

The dog came and 'nuzzled' my leg to say hello.

Source: English multiple choice exercise.

" Let's do this, " he said, shaking off the last of the sleep and giving Sarabi a quick nuzzle.

Source: The Lion King (audiobook)

Driving across country, this little bastard nuzzled his way right into my heart, didn't ya?

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

It nuzzled at the wire, bawling.

Source: The Sound and the Fury

The valley had a thick layer of smog nuzzling down on it.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

Look, a girl puppy nuzzling a boy puppy.

Source: Everybody Loves Raymond Season 2

It nuzzled her neck as she struggled to keep it snuggled upon her chest.

Source: Minecraft: The Dragon

The little horse lay down beside Timmy and nuzzled him.

Source: 05 Five Go Off in a Caravan

Henry nuzzles his nose behind Alex's ear. " A thousand percent? "

Source: Red White & Royal Blue

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