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Bambi

American

[bam-bee] / ˈbæm bi /

noun

a familiar name for a baby deer.
a first name.

bambi British

/ ˈbæmbɪɜ /

acronym

born-again middle-aged biker: an affluent middle-aged man who rides a powerful motorbike

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Etymology

Origin of Bambi

From the deer in the children's book of the same name (1923) by Hungarian-born author Felix Salten, pen name of Siegmund Salzmann (1869–1945)

Example Sentences

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"The perspective of it being a reindeer, a Bambi, doesn't really appeal to people," admitted Atesh Luximon, executive head chef at Imperial.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

In the exterior of the dwelling, Jenner transformed her Bambi Airstream into a third guest room—having received the vehicle as a “very special birthday gift” that she found she did not need in L.A.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Bambi Salcedo, president of the Trans Latin@ Coalition, said the report reflects the “realities” of transgender individuals both in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

A graphic pops up to say it is 110 days since Hague and their young daughter, Bambi, left.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

I pull out Bambi and look at it.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine

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