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Internet Slang
cuddle buddy
KUD-ul BUD-ee · noun · informal
A friend for platonic or casual physical affection.
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Definitions
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Someone with whom you cuddle for comfort or affection, often without a full romantic relationship.
“We're not dating, he's just my cuddle buddy on cold nights.”
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cuddle buddy In A Sentence
We're not dating, he's just my cuddle buddy on cold nights.
Origin & Usage
A casual compound of 'cuddle' and 'buddy'; common in 2010s casual-dating slang.
Variants
cuddle-buddy
People Also Ask
What is a cuddle buddy?
It's someone you cuddle for comfort or affection without necessarily being in a full romantic relationship.
Is a cuddle buddy the same as dating?
No—it's usually casual and non-committal, focused on physical closeness rather than a defined relationship.
Is a cuddle buddy platonic?
It can be platonic or casually romantic; the point is comfort and affection without the expectations of dating.
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