snuggle
v.v. to settle into a warm, comfortable position, usually close to another person or a soft object. You do this when you want to feel safe and cozy.
v. to settle or move into a warm, comfortable, and protected position. Often used intransitively or with the preposition 'up' to describe physical intimacy or comfort.
The children love to snuggle under the warm blankets.
On cold winter evenings, they usually snuggle together on the sofa to watch a movie.
The puppy attempted to snuggle against its owner's legs, seeking both warmth and reassurance after the loud thunderstorm had finally passed.
From snug + -le (frequentative suffix).
Often used with 'up' or 'against'. The verb is primarily intransitive but can be used transitively to describe holding someone closely.