A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace.

synonyms: nestle, snuggle.

Dutch: knuffel

Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position:
— We cuddled against each other to keep warm.

synonyms: draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle.

Roget 902: caress, fondle, pet, dandle; pat, pat on the head, pat on the cheek; chuck under the chin, smile upon, coax, wheedle, cosset, coddle, cocker, cockle; make of, make much of; cherish, foster, kill with kindness.    clasp, hug, cuddle; fold in one's arms, strain in one's arms; nestle, nuzzle; embrace, kiss, buss, smack, blow a kiss; salute etc. (courtesy) 894; fold to the heart, press to the bosom.    bill and coo, spoon, toy, dally, flirt, coquet; gallivant, galavant; philander; make love; pay one's court to, pay one's addresses to, pay one's attentions to; serenade; court, woo; set one's cap at; be sweet upon, look sweet upon; ogle, cast sheep's eyes upon; faire les yeux doux [Fr.].    fall in love with, win the affections etc. (love) 897; die for.    propose; make an offer, have an offer; pop the question; plight one's troth, plight one's faith.    ... show more

Dutch: knuffelen, aanvlijen

Hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth.

Dutch: knuffel, aanhalen, knuffelen, kroelen