- The term 'cuddleship' was formed via the blending and clipping of 'cuddle' and 'relationship'. Here the root cuddle describes the type of relationship that is characteristic of a cuddleship. By retaining the semantic properties of both roots, the definition is very transparent. A cuddleship is typically associated with younger adolescents who are unfamiliar with the general guidelines of dating and whose relationships are typified by cuddling and snuggling.
cuddleship
noun; blending and clipping
A relationship that is centered around physically embracing, snuggling, and hugging. Differs from a regular relationship in its lack of sexual activity and instead replaces this with a great emphasis on platonic reciprocity
Etymology : From the blending and clipping of 'cuddle' and (relation)'ship'
Source : My ex-girlfriend at the University of Texas at Austin (November 2008). Quote: "Steven and Julia are most definitely in a cuddleship, all they ever do is sit around at Steven's house watching movies and snuggling."
Last modified: 3 December 2008