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bunny

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbəni// UK //bˈʌni// bun·ny Archaic Dialect Humorous Informal Slang

n. a cute or informal name for a rabbit. You often use this word when talking to children or describing something soft and small.

n. a juvenile or adult rabbit, typically used in informal or hypocoristic contexts. Often carries a connotation of cuteness or vulnerability.


SIMPLE

The little bunny hopped across the green grass.

CONTEXTUAL

During the spring festival, children often dress up in costumes with long ears to look like a bunny.

COMPLEX

While the biological term is 'rabbit', the word bunny persists in common parlance as a term of endearment for the animal, especially within children's literature and festive traditions.

Usage

Commonly used as a diminutive or pet name.

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