snuggle bunny

Noun

 * 1)  A romantic partner, child, pet, stuffed animal, etc. which is an object of affection and which provides comfort through physical contact.
 * 2) * 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'."
 * 1) * 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.