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bunny

[buhn-ee]

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noun

plural

bunnies

Informal., a rabbit, especially a small or young one.
Slang: Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive., a pretty, appealing, or alluring young woman, often one ostensibly engaged in a sport or similar activity.
beach bunny; ski bunny.
Chiefly British., a squirrel.
Australian and New Zealand Slang., a person imposed upon or made a fool of; victim.

adjective

designed for or used by beginners in skiing.
a bunny slope.

bunny

/ ˈbʌnɪ /

noun

Also called: bunny rabbit. a child's word for rabbit
Also called: bunny girl. a night-club hostess whose costume includes rabbit-like tail and ears
informal, a mug; dupe
slang, a devotee of a specified pastime or activity
gym bunny
disco bunny
slang, talk, esp when inconsequential; chatter
slang, deeply dissatisfied or discontented

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Sensitive Note

The meaning “pretty woman” is sometimes used with disparaging intent and perceived as insulting. For instance, a beach bunny is an alluring female who frequents the beach only to meet male surfers. But bunny was originally (and still is) used as a term of endearment for a girl or young woman.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bunny¹

1600–10, dial. bun (tail of a) hare or rabbit, in Scots: buttocks (< Scots Gaelic bun bottom) + -y ²

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bunny¹

C17: from Scottish Gaelic bun scut of a rabbit

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Example Sentences

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Some images obviously resembled a bunny or were vividly red, while others were ambiguous and required careful judgment to tell the categories apart.

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