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snuggly en · ADJ
Pronunciation
Etymology
From snuggle + -y.
Meanings
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(informal) Cuddly; pleasant to snuggle with.
My blanket is very snuggly.
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(informal) Fond of snuggling.
Nicole was a very snuggly girl after she broke up with her boyfriend.
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snuggly en · ADV
Pronunciation
Etymology
From snuggle + -y.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, nonstandard) Alternative spelling of snugly.
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Relateds
snugly
snuggly en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
From snuggle + -y.
Meanings
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(informal) Anything cosy or cuddly, such as soft clothing, a plush toy, or an animal.
At first, you throw a couple of comfortable snugglies into the suitcase. Then you think to add some cute outfits so she'll be looking her baby best for the millions of photographs you'll take.
1997, Elizabeth Wright, The New Mother's Survival Guide:Carly surveyed the pile of fuzzy puppies and was overwhelmed by the cuteness. "Look at those cuddly snugglies! I just want to hug all that clean puppy fur."
2018, Susan C. Daffron, The Last Train to Barksville:My snuggly fell off the bed.
I lined up the snugglies for a family photo!
"Once I got home and into my snugglies, I couldn't take them off."
2008, Janice Hunter, The Dream Girls, page 1:
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