bunny

noun

Simple meaning

Usually a young rabbit.

Pronunciation

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buhnee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbʌni

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Definition

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noun

usually informal
Especially a young rabbit
A bunny girl: a nightclub waitress who wears a costume having rabbit ears and tail.
informalchildish
A rabbit, especially a juvenile one.
sports
In basketball, an easy shot (i.e., one right next to the bucket) that is missed.
south africa
Bunny chow; a snack of bread filled with curry.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency: Moderately Common
Typical Use: Neutral / general English

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“The little bunny hopped across the lawn, munching on grass.”

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bunny rabbitplayboy bunnyenergizer bunnybunny hopbunny hugbenjamin bunnybunny brownjohn bunny

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Compound terms

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bunny girlnounCompound term
A young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit.
bunny hugnounCompound term
A syncopated ballroom dance formerly popular in the US.
bunny rabbitnounCompound term
Especially a young rabbit.
easter bunnynounCompound term
A rabbit that delivers Easter eggs.

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Synonyms

Sense: especially a young rabbit

bunny rabbitRare

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