Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cafuné

Noun

/ka-foo-NAY/

Definition

The act of running your fingers through someone’s hair affectionately.

Examples

After a long day, she loved to sit on the couch while her partner gave her a cafuné.
The little boy smiled as his mother gave him a comforting cafuné before bedtime.
Cafuné is a beautiful way to express love and care for someone you cherish.

Meaning

Cafuné is a Portuguese term that describes a gentle and loving gesture of caressing and playing with someone’s hair. It conveys warmth and intimacy between individuals.