noun
Bambi
Bambi (noun) means a young deer, especially a fawn (from the famous cartoon character). Example: “The kids spotted a real-life Bambi grazing at the edge of the woods.”
noun
1
A young deer, especially a fawn (from the famous cartoon character).
"“I saw seven deer last night and a couple of baby Bambis,” he said about his route home."
— Eric Sondheimer, Hank Bachmeier takes his record-setting ways, and humility, into the playoffs (2018)
"In nature, predators limit deer populations, but the top predator in these parts won’t put up with wolves or other deer-killers — and urban liberal sensibilities quail at just shooting the Bambis."
— Post Editorial Board, The birds and the bees are bucking NYC’s deer-control program (2018)
"The kids spotted a real-life Bambi grazing at the edge of the woods."
"Parents today, apparently, don’t want their kids out in the wilds, where they might walk in the paths of potentially tick-bearing Bambis."
— Judith Warner, Loosen the Apron Strings (2006)
name
1
A female given name.
"Bambi introduced herself at the front desk."
How to use Bambi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformally used for a young deer or fawn, based on the famous cartoon character.
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Etymology
Popularized by the 1942 Disney film "Bambi"; the name itself comes from Italian bambina, "young girl."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Bambi” mean?
The word “Bambi” means a young deer, especially a fawn (from the famous cartoon character). In plain terms, informally used for a young deer or fawn, based on the famous cartoon character.
How do you use “Bambi” in a sentence?
Here is “Bambi” used in a sentence: “The kids spotted a real-life Bambi grazing at the edge of the woods.”
What part of speech is “Bambi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bambi” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Bambi” come from?
The word “Bambi” dates back to around 1942 and comes from Italian. Popularized by the 1942 Disney film "Bambi"; the name itself comes from Italian bambina, "young girl.".
How many meanings does “Bambi” have?
“Bambi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a young deer, especially a fawn (from the famous cartoon character).
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