bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbə-nē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
1
informal : rabbit
especially : a young rabbit
2
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

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Kittens, puppies, and even bunnies might leave tiny holes or tears in your favorite clothing. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 The center was enjoying a visit of kittens from Mission Meow Cat Rescue and bunnies from the Sacramento House Rabbit Society. Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 In the wilderness, the girls are at peak delulu, hosting summer solstice celebrations and mock trials and raising ducks and bunnies in a cute little enclosure. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026 Even a producer for the Dodo, an animal-centric media outlet, admitted to falling for the bouncing bunnies. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bunny

Word History

Etymology

English dialect bun rabbit

First Known Use

circa 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bunny was circa 1699

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“Bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunny. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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bunny

noun
bun·​ny ˈbən-ē How to pronounce bunny (audio)
plural bunnies
informal
: rabbit

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