"snuggle bunny" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-snuggle bunny.ogg [Australia] Forms: snuggle bunnies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} 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. Tags: US, idiomatic Synonyms: cuddle bunny, cuddle-bunny, snuggle-bunny

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