bunny
/'bʌɳni/
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Definition
- Noun:
- (usually informal) especially a young rabbit: A "bunny" is a common, informal, and often affectionate term for a rabbit, particularly a small or young one.
- a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit: Historically, a "bunny" referred to a waitress at a specific type of nightclub (like the Playboy Club) who wore a costume featuring rabbit ears and a tail.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (animal):
- Noun (historical/cultural):
Advanced Usage
- "bunny hop": A small, quick jump, often performed by rabbits or imitated by people.
- "Easter Bunny": A folkloric figure depicted as a rabbit that brings Easter eggs.
Variants and Related Words
- Bunny rabbit (n): A redundant but common informal term for a rabbit.
- Bunny slope (n): In skiing, a very gentle slope for beginners.
Synonyms
- Rabbit: The standard, more formal term for the animal.
- Coney (archaic): An old term for a rabbit.
Related Phrases
- "dust bunny": A clump of dust and lint that gathers under furniture.
- "snow bunny": (Informal, sometimes derogatory) A term for a woman who enjoys skiing or spending time in ski resorts.
Related Idioms
- "Breed like rabbits/bunnies": To reproduce very frequently.
- "Pull a rabbit out of a hat": To produce something surprisingly and seemingly from nowhere (related to the rabbit/bunny imagery in magic).
Noun
- (usually informal) especially a young rabbit
- a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit