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Word

bunnies

Phoneticsbun·nies

US/ˈbəniz/

UK/bˈʌnɪz/

Definition

n. a cute or informal name for rabbits. You often use this word when talking to children or describing small, fluffy animals.

n. an informal or hypocoristic term for a rabbit. Often used in child-directed speech or to emphasize the animal's perceived cuteness.

Examples

“The little bunnies are hopping around the garden.”

“We saw several wild bunnies eating grass near the edge of the woods this morning.”

Examples

simple

“The little bunnies are hopping around the garden.”

contextual

“We saw several wild bunnies eating grass near the edge of the woods this morning.”

Usage

Plural form of 'bunny'; takes a plural verb.

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