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beach bunny

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Definition of beach bunny

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: a girl or young woman who spends a lot of recreational time on the beach An eclectic crowd—ranging from businessmen, barflies, and frat guys to beach bunnies and boater types—pack the bar from 4 to 7 P.M. — Courtney Hambright, New Times Broward-Palm Beach (Florida), 24 June 2010

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First Known Use of beach bunny

1952, in the meaning defined above

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“Beach bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20bunny. Accessed 29 Nov. 2021.

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