bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbə-nē 

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

Examples of bunny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Jack Black was voicing Po the panda, his wife was in the recording booth playing a bunny. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026

Sandy Liang graced us with so much darling fashion inspo, including fluffy heels that look like bunny slippers. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026

Families everywhere are gearing up for egg hunts, where children race to find hidden treasures in their backyards and parks, all while dreaming of chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026

Shape one or more hangers into a standard form, or make bunny ears or other fun seasonal shapes. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

English dialect bun rabbit

First Known Use

circa 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bunny

• bunny slope
• bunny suit
• dust bunny
• Easter bunny

Rhymes for bunny

• funny
• gunny
• honey
• money
• runny
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny

Kids Definition

bunny

noun

bun·​ny ˈbən-ē 

plural bunnies

informal

: rabbit