bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbə-nē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
1
informal : rabbit
especially : a young rabbit
2
dated, informal : an attractive young woman
3
basketball, informal : an easy shot (such as a layup) taken close to the basket
He missed a handful of bunnies around the basket.Jeff Greer

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The bunnies' arch nemesis (all superheroes need one) is Dr. Fuzzleglove, a mad genius who is also clumsy and incompetent. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025 The latest target for their culture-mining operation is Super Carlitos, a whimsical singer known for wearing bunny ears, residing in the town of San Cristobal. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 And while the bunny might be a quieter critter, the supernatural Rabbit Trap has some tricks up its sleeve. Ew Staff, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The bunny is faceless and features a long body that extends out slightly at the bottom, while the pointed ears give it a touch of fun. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bunny

Word History

Etymology

English dialect bun rabbit

First Known Use

circa 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bunny was circa 1699

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“Bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunny. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

bunny

noun
bun·​ny ˈbən-ē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
informal
: rabbit

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