cuddlebuddy

A very close friend who enjoys cuddling, but does not have a sexual relationship with the person he likes. (See Huggy Buddies.)

1. Mark and I aren't lovers--just cuddlebuddies.
2. Jo Ann wished she had a real cuddlebuddy who could sleep over sometimes; keeping a teddy bear in bed embarrassed her.

by Ingeborg S. Nordén May 15, 2006

cuddly

1. Evoking a desire to cuddle (compare huggable and snuggly).
2. Fond of cuddling.

1. Is it OK to hold that kitten? It looks so cute and cuddly.

2. My friends think I act too cuddly sometimes.

by Ingeborg S. Nordén August 21, 2006

awww factor

A measure of warm fuzzy reactions (as to a person, product or event)

We've got to raise the awww factor for this human-interest article in the newspaper.

by Ingeborg S. Nordén August 26, 2004

coziness

A sense of contentment, comfort, and warmth.

A mug of cocoa, a romance novel, and my favorite blanket: that's my idea of coziness on a lonely day at home.

I envy cats sometimes; they seem able to curl up and find coziness almost anywhere.

by Ingeborg S. Nordén May 15, 2006

snuggle bear

1. A good friend or lover who is very snuggable; usually used to address that person.

2. An actual teddy bear designed for snuggling, as opposed to displaying in a collection.

1. Come here, snuggle bear, and give me a big hug!

2. Beanie Babies make terrible snuggle bears; I need something I can hold in my arms without dropping.

by Ingeborg S. Nordén May 03, 2006

Cuddle Rapist

A cuddle whore who refuses to take "no" for an answer; a person who insists on hugging/cuddling people, no matter how uncomfortable or embarrassed their target feels.

Debbie got dumped by her boyfriend because he considered her a cuddle rapist.

by Ingeborg S. Nordén May 18, 2006

group hug

A hug shared by three or more good friends, as an expression of unity and mutual affection.

I was pleasantly surprised when my best friend and his children gave me a group hug.

by Ingeborg S. Nordén May 04, 2006