cuddlebug

Loves being held

A cuddlebug is someone who loves to cuddle—typically a child or pet who constantly seeks physical affection and snuggles close.

The term is affectionate and playful: My daughter is such a cuddlebug; she always wants to be held.

Sometimes used between romantic partners as a term of endearment.

nickname

snugglebug

Endearing term for cuddler

buttercup · pumpkin · cupcake · sweetie · muffin · peanut · lovebug · cuddles · snookums · pudding

affection

hug

Tight, affectionate clasp

tenderness · closeness · fondness · bonding · attachment · devotion · cherish · nurture · adore · love

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

softness · plush · reassurance · contentment · relaxation · ease · solace · pamper · cushion · pillow

playful

affectionate

Showing warm regard

cheerful · merry · giddy · silly · giggly · wiggly · squirmy · bouncy · snuggly · roly-poly

Categories
Opposites
physical affection tendency

cuddlebugshrinking violet

Extremely timid person

cold fish · prickly pear · stiff · untouchable

social warmth and approachability

cuddlebugstandoffish

Unfriendly in manner

cold fish · ice queen · aloof · cold · distant

physical affection orientation

cuddlebughands-off

Not directly involved

cold fish · stiff · unaffectionate · undemonstrative · frigid

Family

cuddle, snuggle, cuddly, cuddling, cuddled, cuddler, cuddlesome, cuddlers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G