General
gun bunny
What does gun bunny mean?
An artilleryman, often specifically a cannon crewman. Sometimes used dismissively to imply the job is simple — 'pull string, gun goes boom.'
"The gun bunnies had the howitzer laid and ready in minutes."
Origin
US military slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gun bunny?
Slang for an artillery crewman, especially someone who crews a cannon or howitzer.
Is 'gun bunny' derogatory?
It can be used dismissively — joking that the job is just 'pull string, gun goes boom' — but it's also used casually within the branch.
Where does 'gun bunny' come from?
It's US military slang for the soldiers who serve the guns in an artillery unit.
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