Looking for the meaning of the word NUZZLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NUZZLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nuzzle
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘grovel’): frequentative from nose, reinforced by Dutch neuzelen ‘poke with the nose’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnʌzl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
Short Definition:rub or push against gently with nose and mouth
Examples:- he nuzzled her hair
- the foal nuzzled at its mother
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