bunny

bun·ny | \ ˈbə-nē

How to pronounce bunny (audio)

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plural bunnies

Definition of bunny

1 informal : rabbit especially : a young rabbit

2 informal, dated : 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

Examples of bunny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ferraro is an energizer bunny on the ice, and there could be a spot for him if Simek can’t go Oct. 2. — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, "Projecting Sharks’ 23-man roster: Who’s trending, and who’s fading," 19 Sep. 2019 The second wife was a big-busted Broken Arrow buckle bunny. — Thomas Mcguane, The New Yorker, "Wide Spot," 16 Sep. 2019 The Internet is full of reports and photos of animals — including dogs, cats, squirrels, goats, bunnies, ferrets, guinea pigs, turtles, rats, deer, alpacas, sheep, pigs and even small horses — that have been outfitted with mobility devices. — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, "Hobble, hobble! This Michigan turkey needs a custom wheelchair," 27 Aug. 2019 The lead character, Joy, is a charmingly optimistic bunny who used to work in a bakery. — Brittany Meiling, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Carlsbad gaming startup goes viral in its first week. Will the good times keep coming?," 6 Aug. 2019 One of them, Beverly Veseleny, had been a Playboy bunny. — Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston’s Barbara Ridlon was all cop, and that’s high praise," 1 Aug. 2019 Every morning, when their owners left, the animals would reveal their true nature, incongruous or not (head-banging poodle, gangster bunny, etc.) and gather with their pals, hopping from fire escape to fire escape. — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, "‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ adds babies and toddlers to lovable animal mix," 6 June 2019 Sam is a kind and warm-hearted bunny who wants to create a strong and lifetime bond with a new family. — Peninsula Humane Society, The Mercury News, "Pet of the week: Sam," 19 July 2019 While taking a trip to South Korea, the two actors shared several pictures of their travels — including an especially adorable shot while #twinning in bunny hats. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Camila Mendes and Charles Melton's Best Social Media Moments," 30 June 2019

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