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bunny hug

idiom
Meaning

A style of early 20th-century dance, performed to ragtime music.


Examples
SIMPLE

They learned how to do the bunny hug at the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The band started playing ragtime music, and the crowd immediately began to perform the bunny hug.

COMPLEX

Although the dance was considered quite scandalous in its day, the young couple enjoyed performing the bunny hug at the local jazz club.

Anchors to
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    A woman who is romantically attracted to police officers and who seeks out their companionship.

  2. 02

    bunny hop

    A dance from the big band era, a variation of the conga, in which dancers made small jumps with feet together.

  3. 03

    Energizer bunny

    A person who seems to have limitless energy and endurance.

  4. 04

    snuggle bunny

    A romantic partner, child, pet, stuffed animal, etc. which is an object of affection and which provides comfort through physical contact.

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