nuzzle

Meanings

• Verb

  To press the nose or snout against someone or something in a gentle, affectionate way.

  - "The kitten nuzzled its mother's cheek."
  - "The baby nuzzled his bottle to quench his thirst."

• Verb

  To rub noses or snouts together as a sign of affection.

  - "The two dogs nuzzled each other before going for a walk."
  - "The elephants nuzzled trunks in greeting."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nuzzle
puzzle , drizzle , fizzle

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Variants

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nuzzle , nuzzled , nuzzles , nuzzling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to push or jostle' in Middle English, but the modern meaning developed from the idea of 'nudging' someone with the nose.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'nuzzle' comes from the Old English word 'nusel', which meant 'to push' or 'to jostle'.

2. Nuzzling is a common behavior among many animal species, including dogs, cats, elephants, and even some primates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Affection: Nuzzling is a form of affectionate behavior, often seen in animals, where they show love and care towards each other or their young.

2. Grooming: Nuzzling can also be a form of grooming behavior, where animals use their noses to clean each other.

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Culture

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In literature, nuzzling is often used to describe the affectionate behavior of animals towards each other or towards their young. In art, nuzzling is depicted in various forms, such as sculptures and paintings of animals showing affection.

How to Memorize "nuzzle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pressing your nose against something or someone gently and affectionately.
   - Imagine a kitten nuzzling its mother's cheek.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nuzzle' with the feeling of affection and closeness.
   - Think of the gentle, comforting touch of a nose against your cheek.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'nuzzle' by associating it with the word 'nose' and the idea of pressing it against something or someone.

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