snuggling

(noun) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs). Synonyms: caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching.

(verb) move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position. Synonyms: cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close. Examples: "We cuddled against each other to keep warm." "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags."

(verb) position comfortably. Synonyms: nestle, snuggle. Example: "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow."