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

Examples of bunny in a Sentence

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Jun-ho, still watching Gi-hun’s tracker move, instructs the backup team to initiate plan B. This episode also weaves in a secondary plot that introduces us to No-eul, a North Korean defector who is sleeping in her car and working as a bunny mascot at an amusement park. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024 Amidst it all, Paris Hilton, the ultimate Duracell bunny, took a quick break to join Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson and her actor husband Brandon Jack James for a tête-à-tête on a sofa. Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 Also, remember that teething puppies and our bunny friends love to nibble on electrical cords and wires, so keep those hazards secured. Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024 Related article The most iconic 1999 style moments turning 25 this year But the former Playboy bunny is no stranger to having her looks discussed — and has long been comfortable going bare. Leah Dolan, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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bunny

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

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