plural bunnies
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dated, informal
: an attractive young woman
3
basketball, informal
: an easy shot (such as a layup) taken close to the basket
He missed a handful of bunnies around the basket.—
Jeff Greer
Jeff GreerExamples of bunny in a Sentence
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If hunting nudibranchs is like looking for colorful eggs on Easter Sunday, then the tides are the Easter bunny.
—Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The family of four kicked off the celebrations a little earlier this month, with the new mom taking her little ones to pose with the Easter bunny.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
For example, the Wilsons dressed in white and pastel colors to watch horses, play with a life-size Easter bunny and go on a traditional egg hunt.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Another image shows the Beckham clan – son Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz, son Cruz and daughter Harper – posing together in matching Easter bunny ears.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Please note the spoonerisms throughout, that is, the reversals of initial consonant sounds:
The Easter Bunny’s a funny beast,
Gobbling down his bunny feast.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
Arrange the two halves into the cocktail so the garnish resembles bunny ears.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
If the bunny isn’t your preferred animal, JellyCat makes tons of other Soother animals, and all are super soft.
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A new baby may bring about a new awareness of the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy home.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Wear your best bunny ear headband to pose for photos with the Easter Bunny. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The family of four kicked off the celebrations a little earlier this month, with the new mom taking her little ones to pose with the Easter bunny.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
For example, the Wilsons dressed in white and pastel colors to watch horses, play with a life-size Easter bunny and go on a traditional egg hunt.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Another image shows the Beckham clan – son Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz, son Cruz and daughter Harper – posing together in matching Easter bunny ears.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Please note the spoonerisms throughout, that is, the reversals of initial consonant sounds:
The Easter Bunny’s a funny beast,
Gobbling down his bunny feast.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
Arrange the two halves into the cocktail so the garnish resembles bunny ears.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
If the bunny isn’t your preferred animal, JellyCat makes tons of other Soother animals, and all are super soft.
Grove Collaborative Gift Certificate
Buy on Grove.co
A new baby may bring about a new awareness of the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy home.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Wear your best bunny ear headband to pose for photos with the Easter Bunny. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunny. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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