Nuzzle
Pronunciation: /ˈnʌzəl/
Nuzzle (verb)
- to gently rub your nose or face against someone or something to show affection.
- to move close to someone or something in a warm, loving way.
Examples
- The cat nuzzled against my hand.
- She nuzzled her face into the soft pillow.
Common collocations: nuzzle against, nuzzle into, nuzzle up to, nuzzle together