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Definition curl up in British English

curl up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to sit in a comfortable position, with your legs bent and your feet up off the floor

Example

We sat curled up on the sofa, watching the late film.

Synonyms and related words
bed down collapse cross your legs
1.1

to lie with your back curved and your legs and arms close to your chest

Example

Anna lay curled up in bed, thinking about what happened.

Synonyms and related words
bed down collapse cross your legs
3

used to tell someone how you felt when something very embarrassing happened

Example

When they all started laughing I just wanted to curl up and die!

Synonyms and related words
blush wince feel bad (about something)
Definition curl up in British English