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nuzzling Meaning & Definition

What Does Nuzzling Mean?

Nuzzling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of nuzzle. As a noun, it means The act of one who nuzzles.

Nuzzling Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of nuzzle

Nuzzling as a Noun

  1. The act of one who nuzzles.

Verb

  1. (of animals, lovers, etc) To touch someone or something with the nose.

    She nuzzled her boyfriend in the cinema.

  2. To nurse; to foster; to bring up.
  3. To nestle; to house, as in a nest.
  4. To go along with the nose to the ground, like a pig.

Synonyms of Nuzzling

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Nuzzling in a Sentence

She nuzzled her boyfriend in the cinema.

Word Forms & Grammar

nuzzling

nuzzling (plural nuzzlings)

Words That Rhyme With Nuzzling