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Word

bunny

Phoneticsbun·ny, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈbəni/

UK/bˈʌni/

Definitions

01a rabbit

A1 · Beginner Countable noun Informal

n. a cute or informal name for a rabbit, especially a young one.

n. a hypocorism for a rabbit, typically used in child-directed speech or informal contexts.

“The children were excited to see a little brown bunny hopping across the grass.”

“The toddler pointed at the picture book, identifying every long-eared creature as a bunny regardless of its actual species.”

Synonyms

rabbitbunny rabbit

02bunny chow

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking Dialect

n. a South African snack made of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry.

n. a South African fast-food dish consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry.

“When we visited Durban, we had a delicious mutton bunny for lunch.”

“The street vendor served a traditional bunny, ensuring the bread was sturdy enough to hold the spicy vegetable curry without leaking.”

Synonyms

bunny chow

03missed basketball shot

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Informal · American English

n. an easy shot in basketball that a player accidentally misses.

n. an easy, short-range shot—typically a layup—that a player fails to convert.

“The crowd groaned when the star player missed a wide-open bunny.”

“Despite his professional experience, the forward missed a crucial bunny in the final seconds, costing the team their lead.”

Synonyms

04costumed waitress

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a waitress at a nightclub who wears a costume with rabbit ears and a tail.

n. a waitress, specifically in a Playboy Club, wearing a stylized rabbit costume.

“The vintage movie showed a scene in a club where a bunny served drinks to the guests.”

“The iconic uniform of the club bunny became a widely recognized symbol of mid-century American nightlife culture.”

Synonyms

bunny girl

05easy

C1 · Advanced Slang

adj. something that is very easy or not a challenge.

adj. describing a task or academic course that is perceived as unchallenging or simplistic.

“I took a bunny course in photography just to get some easy credits.”

“Students often flocked to his lectures, as the module had a reputation for being a bunny option with high pass rates.”

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Domains

MiningSports

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
Frequency
Frequent
Level
A1 · Beginner
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