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curl up

curl up


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb curve body and draw up legs: to sit or lie with the body curved and the legs tucked up
curl up in bed with a good novel

2. transitive and intransitive verb coil: to become curved or coiled, or bend, twist, or wind something into a curved or spiral shape
The paper curled up in the fire before it burst into flames.

3. intransitive verb feel extremely embarrassed: to be overcome with embarrassment, revulsion, or some other strong feeling ( informal )
When I realized my mistake I just wanted to curl up and disappear.

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