snow bunny

[ snoh buhn-ee ]

noun

, Slang.

1. Sometimes Disparaging.
   1. a young woman who likes skiing or snowboarding, often one who is inexpert:

      If you're a snow bunny, head to British Columbia in midwinter when the slopes are at their prime.

   2. an attractive, flirty young woman who frequents ski slopes and ski resorts and wears stylish winter gear (often used attributively):

      Layer up with a chunky cardigan over the crop top to be the perfect snow bunny.

      Those snow bunny boots look cute, but they won't keep you very warm.

2. Often Disparaging and Offensive.
   1. the white girlfriend of a Black man.
   2. a white woman who prefers Black sexual partners.
   3. any attractive white woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snow bunny¹

First recorded in 1940–45; 1995–2000 snow bunny fordef 2

Example Sentences

Splurge on a locally designed, vintage-inspired, high-performance one-piece snow suit for your snow bunny.

From Seattle Times

Models walked the meandering runway, showcasing the collection that featured everything from neon colored amphibian, aqua-gear looks with colorful fish backpacks to letterman style school sweaters and snow bunny looks with furry boots.

From Seattle Times

Readers will see the drawings diminish to nothing by Friday as a snow bunny muses, “Climate change will lead to habitat loss and the extinction of many species.”

From New York Times

“I don’t want a lot for Christmas/This is all I’m asking for/I just want to see my baby/standing right outside my door,” she sings, more a jilted lover than the smiling snow bunny we see in the video.

From The Guardian

Snow Bunny makes her career debut for trainer Frank Lucarelli, who once again is having a good season.

From Seattle Times