bunny

[ buhn-ee ]

noun

, plural bun·nies.

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

/ ˈbʌnɪ /

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

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.

Word 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bunny¹

C17: from Scottish Gaelic bun scut of a rabbit

Example Sentences

But what made Hydra unique was not only its monopoly but also its distribution system, which revolved around stashing gear in out-of-the-way hiding spots like a coke-dealing Easter Bunny — or Puff-Puff.

From Salon

What made Hydra unique was not only its monopoly but also its distribution system, which revolved around stashing gear in out-of-the-way hiding spots like a coke-dealing Easter Bunny.

From Salon

Colombian singer Karol G and Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny follow with eight nominations each, including record of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though Hernández isn’t Puerto Rican, he culturally seems to have no difficulties in impersonating the territory's largest homegrown talent, reggaeton musican Bad Bunny.

From Salon

Hernández’s closeness to Latin culture lets him home in on what makes Bad Bunny be Bad Bunny.

From Salon

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