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bunnies

n. plural-only
A1 Beginner US //ˈbəniz// UK //bˈʌnɪz// bun·nies Informal

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

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

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