snuggle bunny

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snuggle bunny (plural snuggle bunnies)

1. (US, idiomatic) A romantic partner, child, pet, stuffed animal, etc. which is an object of affection and which provides comfort through physical contact.
   • 1985 January 12, Berkeley Breathed, Bloom County, January 12, 1985 (retrieved 22 Jan. 2019):

     "So you're wanting to find a little 'intense physical affection'?"

     "Oh, my! That's a bit crude, isn't it?"

     "Well, then may I suggest my favorite euphemism: 'snugglebunnies'."

   • 2000 Aug. 2, "Snuggle Bunny," Southeast Missourian, p. 8B (retrieved 12 Sep. 2011):

     Howie is a 3-month-old brown rabbit that is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 2536 Bountin Dr. Howie is housebroken, affectionate, calm and makes a great snuggle bunny.

   • 2003, Stephen King, Wizard and Glass: The Dark Tower IV, →ISBN, page 181:

     “He ain't throwing us over for some little snuggle-bunny with pimples on her tits.”

   • 2006, Ida Nelle Daily Hollaway, Lydia's Life, →ISBN, page 273:

     “With Matthew going to be six in January and Leah three in June, I think it will feel good to have a snuggle bunny around again.”

   • 2009, Robert K. Tanenbaum, Capture, →ISBN, page 172:

     “How is my little Murry Wurry snuggle bunny, by the way?” . . .
     “[T]he last time I spoke with him, he was missing you.”
     “Aaawww, I miss him too,” Stupenagel cooed. “He's going to be one worn-out lover boy after I get home.”

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