(n) A partner in which one may cuddle with. Usually not in a relationship with one another, they only seek the affection of cuddling with another person.
(n) a friend with whom one has a mutual understanding that sometimes there's an inate need to cuddle and be physically close to someone, and in the absence of a relationship, he/she can depend on the other person to provide that physical closeness in a safe, friendly environment with no reasonable expectation of complications, drama or progression of the friendship to "something more"
A: I can't believer you stayed the night at Mark's! Are you dating?
a friend or person you cuddle, nuzzle, or just show affection to in non-sexual ways but arent dating. you can call them up whenever you feel down or touch starved or just need a kiss on the cheek.