dust bunny

noun

1. Slang. a loose, tangled ball of dust, lint, hair, etc., especially as found under a low piece of furniture.

dust bunny

noun

1. a small mass of fluff and dust

Word History and Origins

Origin of dust bunny¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Because of their maneuverability, canister vacuums work great on all types of hard flooring and are perfect for getting dust bunnies that accumulate under raised furniture.

From Popular-Science

Elaine is the color of a dust bunny and lives by her wits under our stove.

From Washington Post

Whether it’s dust bunnies on hard surfaces, stray hairs on soft furnishings, or a layer of fluff on pretty much everything you own, there are very few dogs and cats that don’t shed hair at all.

From Popular-Science