nuzzle
pronunciation
How to pronounce nuzzle in British English:
UK [ˈnʌzl]
How to pronounce nuzzle in American English:
US [ˈnʌzəl]
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- Verb:
- move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
- rub noses
- dig out with the snout
Word Origin
- nuzzle
- nuzzle: see nose
- nuzzle (v.)
- early 15c., "to bring the nose to the ground," back-formation from noselyng "on the nose, prostrate," frequentative of nose (v.); meaning "burrow with the nose" is first attested 1520s; that of "lie snug" is from 1590s, influenced by nestle, or by nursle, frequentative of nurse. Related: Nuzzled; nuzzling.
Example
- 1. The horses neigh and nuzzle , gallop and die .
- 2. When someone is having a bad day , be silent , sit close by , and nuzzle them gently .
- 3. Nor will mr kim nuzzle docile under china 's wing , though his son might .
- 4. I just want to feel the warm sunshine and run , and play and nuzzle with my family .
- 5. Horse offers to humanity the opportunity to call upon the horse species when things look bleak or even if you want a friendly nuzzle in the middle of the day .