curl up

phrasal verb

Meaning

Sit or lie with one's knees drawn close to the body, often to feel cozy or safe.

Examples

She loved to curl up on the sofa with a good book and a blanket.
The tired puppy curled up in the corner of the room and fell asleep.

Synonyms: nestle, huddle, cuddle

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curl up

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /kɜːrl ʌp/

Definition

Sit or lie with one's knees drawn close to the body, often to feel cozy or safe.

Examples

She loved to curl up on the sofa with a good book and a blanket.
The tired puppy curled up in the corner of the room and fell asleep.
He curled up in the armchair to escape the drafty air in the house.

How to Use curl up

curl up in (prepositional phrase): to settle into a specific space or piece of furniture. — "The cat likes to curl up in the laundry basket."
curl up with (prepositional phrase): to settle down while using an object for comfort. — "I plan to curl up with a hot cup of tea tonight."

Synonyms of curl up

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