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noun · adjective

bunny

n. · adj.
US /ˈbəni/ UK /bˈʌni/ bun·ny UK spelling bunny's

  1. 01 A1 Beginner 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

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

    rabbitbunny rabbit
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Dialect Cooking

    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.

    Simple

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

    In context

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

    bunny chow
  3. 03 C1 Advanced InformalAmerican English Sport

    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.

    Simple

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

    In context

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

  4. 04 B2 Upper Intermediate 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

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

    bunny girl
  5. 05 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

    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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