snugglebug

One who cuddles

A snugglebug is someone who loves to snuggle—typically a child or romantic partner who seeks physical closeness and affection.

The word is playful and endearing, often used by parents for cuddly children or between partners: Come here, snugglebug.

Sometimes applied to pets who burrow close.

nickname

sweetie

Fond nickname for someone

sugarplum · peanut · muffin · pudding · lambkin · poppet · cutie pie · snookums · sweetheart · darling

affection

cuddle

Affectionate close embrace

  • embraceHold closely in arms
  • hugTight, affectionate clasp
  • nuzzleGentle facial caress

warmth · tenderness · fondness · adore · cherish · doting · nurture · bonding · closeness · togetherness

cuddly

plush

Thick-pile soft fabric

squishy · teddy · velvety · pillowy · downy · fleecy · woolly · cottony · quilted · cushioned

comfort

coziness

Comfortable warm intimacy

softness · security · contentment · serenity · sanctuary · tranquility · peaceful · relaxation · hygge · solace

Categories
Opposites
affection and physical closeness

snugglebugcold fish

Unfriendly, unfeeling person

touch-me-not · ice queen · loner · recluse · hermit

personality warmth

snugglebuggrouch

Habitually irritable person

sourpuss · grump · curmudgeon · cold shoulder · iceberg

interpersonal warmth

snugglebugcold fish

Unfriendly, unfeeling person

ice queen · sourpuss · grouch · curmudgeon · prickly pear

Family

bug, snug, snuggle, bedbug, snuggling, snuggled, snuggles, snuggly, lovebug

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