Phrase guide

cuddle buddy

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A platonic friend who frequently cuddles another friend.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Carla isn't dating John. She's just his cuddle buddy.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To be or become cuddle buddies with (someone).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive, informal, rare

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: halikaveri — platonic friend who cuddles
  • Swedish: kramkompis — platonic friend who cuddles
  • Swedish: gosevän — platonic friend who cuddles