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bunny
BUH-nee
Bunny (noun) means a rabbit, especially a young or small one — often used as a term of endearment. Example: “The kids fed lettuce to the bunny at the petting zoo.”
noun
1
A rabbit, especially a young or small one — often used as a term of endearment.
"The kids fed lettuce to the bunny at the petting zoo."
"She calls her daughter "bunny" as a nickname."
"Our neighbour's bunny hops around the garden every morning."
2
A snack of hollowed-out bread filled with curry, popular in South Africa (bunny chow).
"They grabbed a bunny chow from a street vendor in Durban."
How to use bunny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cute or informal word for a rabbit, also used as a pet name for people.
Common pairings
bunny rabbit
Easter bunny
bunny chow
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Word forms
- Plural
- bunnies
- Comparative
- bunnier, more bunny
- Superlative
- bunniest, most bunny
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Etymology
From "bun", an old dialect word for a rabbit, plus the affectionate "-y" ending also seen in "doggy" or "kitty".
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What does “bunny” mean?
The word “bunny” means a rabbit, especially a young or small one — often used as a term of endearment. In plain terms, a cute or informal word for a rabbit, also used as a pet name for people.
How do you pronounce “bunny”?
“Bunny” is pronounced BUH-nee (/ˈbʌni/ in IPA).
How do you use “bunny” in a sentence?
Here is “bunny” used in a sentence: “The kids fed lettuce to the bunny at the petting zoo.”
What part of speech is “bunny”?
“Bunny” is a noun.
Is “bunny” a common word?
“Bunny” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bunny” have?
“Bunny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rabbit, especially a young or small one — often used as a term of endearment.
What is the difference between a "bunny" and a "rabbit"?
"Bunny" and "rabbit" refer to the same animal, but "bunny" is an informal, affectionate word often used for young or small rabbits and when speaking with children. "Rabbit" is the standard, neutral term.
What is the difference between a "bunny," a "rabbit," and a "hare"?
Rabbits and hares are related but distinct animals: hares are generally larger, with longer ears and legs, and their young are born furred and active, while rabbits are born hairless and helpless. "Bunny" is simply an affectionate nickname for a rabbit, not a hare.
What is "bunny chow"?
"Bunny chow," sometimes shortened to "bunny," is a South African street food made from a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry. Despite the name, it contains no rabbit.
What is the plural of "bunny"?
The plural of "bunny" is "bunnies." The final "y" changes to "ies," following the usual English rule for nouns that end in a consonant plus "y."
