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bunny

[ buhn-ee ]

noun

plural bunnies.
  1. Informal. a rabbit, especially a small or young one.
  2. 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.

  3. Chiefly British. a squirrel.
  4. Australian and New Zealand Slang. a person imposed upon or made a fool of; victim.


adjective

  1. designed for or used by beginners in skiing:

    a bunny slope.

bunny

/ ˈʌɪ /

noun

  1. Also calledbunny rabbit a child's word for rabbit
  2. Also calledbunny girl a night-club hostess whose costume includes rabbit-like tail and ears
  3. informal.
    a mug; dupe
  4. slang.
    a devotee of a specified pastime or activity

    gym bunny

    disco bunny

  5. slang.
    talk, esp when inconsequential; chatter
  6. not a happy bunny slang.
    deeply dissatisfied or discontented
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bunny1

1600–10, Americanism; dial. bun (tail of a) hare or rabbit, in Scots: buttocks (< Scots Gaelic bun bottom) + -y 2
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bunny1

C17: from Scottish Gaelic bun scut of a rabbit
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"I like it - I know spring is here, I put all my clocks forward and I'm a happy bunny."

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Ms Doran and three other former "bunnies" have sent flowers to Miss Stratford's grave on the anniversary of her death - and plan to commemorate her memory together.

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When this sweetheart goes on the attack, the effect is like watching a bunny with rabies.

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The Altadena museum, located on Lake Avenue, was one of Southern California’s quintessentially quirky institutions, a place that transported guests to a strange and magical world where the bunny permeates all aspects of life.

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"I feel like such a lucky bunny to be in this room, let alone be nominated," Gunning said.

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