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coccolone

cuddly person

noun kok-koh-LOH-neh Rare

Also means

big softie

Usage Note

Coccolone describes someone who loves to be cuddled and pampered, or who is overly affectionate and tender. It derives from coccola (cuddle). The word has a warm, affectionate tone with no negative connotation. The feminine is coccolona, plural coccoloni. It is also used as a term of endearment for children.

Examples

"Il mio gatto è un vero coccolone."

Natural Translation

My cat is a real big softie.

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