snuggle bunny

plural snuggle bunnies · alternative snuggle-bunny

1. USidiomaticA romantic partner, child, pet, stuffed animal, etc. which is an object of affection and which provides comfort through physical contact.

   “He ain't throwing us over for some little snuggle-bunny with pimples on her tits.”

   2003, Stephen King, Wizard and Glass: The Dark Tower IV, →ISBN, page 181

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   "So you're wanting to find a little 'intense physical affection'?" "Oh, my! That's a bit crude, isn't it?" "Well, then may I suggest my favorite euphemism: 'snugglebunnies'."

   1985 January 12, Berkeley Breathed, Bloom County, January 12, 1985 (retrieved 22 Jan. 2019)

   Howie is a 3-month-old brown rabbit that is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 2536 Bountin Dr. Howie is housebroken, affectionate, calm and makes a great snuggle bunny.

   2000 Aug. 2, "Snuggle Bunny," Southeast Missourian, p. 8B (retrieved 12 Sep. 2011)

   “With Matthew going to be six in January and Leah three in June, I think it will feel good to have a snuggle bunny around again.”

   2006, Ida Nelle Daily Hollaway, Lydia's Life, →ISBN, page 273

   “How is my little Murry Wurry snuggle bunny, by the way?” . . . “[T]he last time I spoke with him, he was missing you.” “Aaawww, I miss him too,” Stupenagel cooed. “He's going to be one worn-out lover boy after I get home.”

   2009, Robert K. Tanenbaum, Capture, →ISBN, page 172

   Synonyms: cuddle bunny, cuddle-bunny