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Fuddle vs Cuddle - What's the difference?

fuddle | cuddle |

As verbs the difference between fuddle and cuddle

is that fuddle is to confuse or befuddle while cuddle is to embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.

As nouns the difference between fuddle and cuddle

is that fuddle is intoxication while cuddle is a snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

fuddle

English

Verb

(fuddl)
  • To confuse or befuddle.
  • To intoxicate.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Intoxication.
  • Muddle, confusion.
  • (rft-sense) (UK, dialect, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Bedfordshire) A party or picnic where attendees bring food and wine; a kind of potluck.

    • cuddle

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

    • Verb

  • To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
    • The young lovers cuddled on the couch.
  • To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
    • She cuddled the infant before bedtime.
    I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?
  • To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
  • * Prior
    • She cuddles low beneath the brake; / Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly.

    Derived terms

    * cuddlable * cuddler * cuddlesome * cuddle up * cuddly