Meaning & use
bunny
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Meanings
nouncountableinformal
An informal, affectionate word for a rabbit, especially a young one.
Grammar: Countable; plural is bunnies. Often used by or to children.
Patterns
- a bunny
- bunny rabbit
- pet bunny
The children were delighted to see a fluffy bunny in the garden.
She keeps a pet bunny in a hutch.
Look at that cute bunny hopping across the lawn!
nouncountableinformal
A term of endearment for a person, often a woman or child, suggesting cuteness or affection.
Grammar: Countable; used as a vocative or in phrases like 'my bunny'.
Patterns
- my bunny
- you bunny
Come here, my little bunny, and give me a hug.
He calls his daughter his bunny.
Word forms
| plural | bunnies |
|---|
Common combinations
- bunny rabbit
- The toddler pointed at the bunny rabbit in the picture book.
- Easter bunny
- Children believe the Easter bunny brings chocolate eggs.
- snow bunny
- A snow bunny is someone who loves skiing or snowboarding.
- bunny hop
- The dance move called the bunny hop is easy to learn.
Synonyms and how they differ
Word family
- bunny noun
- Also used as a modifier, as in bunny ears or bunny slope.
Commonly confused: bunny or bunny?
bunny vs bunny
Not to be confused with 'bunny' meaning a person who bundles, but that is rare.
Practice
In formal writing, which word is preferred over 'bunny'?
Choose one answer.
Rabbit is the standard, neutral term for the animal. Hare is a different species, bunny is informal, and rodent is a broader category that includes rats and mice.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “bunny”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.