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There is a ton of words with similar, yet slightly different meaning that describe this kind of physical affection where we touch a loved one. What is the difference between cuddle, snuggle and huggle? What else is commonly used in this context?

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None of your business how I touch my loved ones! – Robusto Jan 12 '11 at 21:47
Then, there's also nuggle! – Jimi Oke Jan 13 '11 at 4:28
And of course, fondle! – Jimi Oke Jan 13 '11 at 4:28
You can also give affectionate squeezes! I'll give a full answer later! – Jimi Oke Jan 13 '11 at 4:29

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I've never heard "huggle" before...that may be a regional usage. I'd say cuddle and snuggle are roughly equivalent, though "snuggle" seems to me to have a connotation of places your faces together, in particular.

I would say that I cuddle my children.

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Huggle is derived from hug + cuddle/snuggle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huggle – Jimi Oke Jan 13 '11 at 2:04
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I've never heard of huggle before, as well. To my knowledge, cuddle and snuggle both mean a prolonged and affectionate hug, but cuddle can be used regardless of the person/people involved whereas snuggle is more passionate and intimate insofar as it's what you'd do with your significant other.

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