bunny
gb/bˈʌni/ us/bˈʌni/
A2
English
~ 9300
Senses
0 senses
Noun
informal
A2
entity
1
small or young rabbit
A small or young rabbit, often seen as cute.
Usage pattern:
a/an [adjective] bunny
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "bunny" in formal writing where "rabbit" is more appropriate. Use "bunny" mainly in friendly, child-focused, or playful situations.
Synonyms
rabbit (More neutral and general; not especially cute or childlike.)
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bunny rabbit (Even more childlike and affectionate than just "bunny".)
Antonyms
predator (A general opposite as an animal that hunts, rather than a small prey animal like a bunny.)
Collocations
cute bunny
|baby bunny
|pet bunny
|wild bunny
|bunny rabbit
Themes
animals
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We saw a little brown bunny hopping across the yard.
- The kids fed carrots to the bunny at the petting zoo.
- A bunny darted into the bushes when it heard our footsteps.
- She drew a cartoon bunny with very long ears.
- There are often bunnies in this field early in the morning.
Learner examples
- A small bunny is eating the grass.
- The bunny runs away when it is afraid.
- My son wants a white bunny as a pet.
- We saw a bunny under the tree.
- That bunny has very big ears.
Noun
A2
entity
2
toy rabbit made of cloth
A soft toy in the shape of a rabbit, often for children.
Usage pattern:
a/an [adjective] bunny
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize from context whether "bunny" means a real animal or a toy. Look for clues like "soft", "stuffed", "toy", or a child holding it to understand this meaning.
Synonyms
stuffed animal (General term for any soft toy animal; not always a rabbit.)
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plush toy (More technical or product-focused; does not specify an animal.)
Antonyms
real rabbit (Contrasts a living animal with a toy version.)
Collocations
stuffed bunny
|toy bunny
|plush bunny
|favorite bunny
|bunny doll
Themes
toys
|children
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She still sleeps with the bunny her grandmother gave her.
- The baby grabbed his soft bunny and smiled.
- He left his favorite bunny on the bus and cried all night.
- The store window was full of pink and blue bunny toys.
- Please wash the bunny; it’s covered in food.
Learner examples
- The child hugs her bunny in bed.
- My little brother lost his toy bunny.
- This bunny is very soft and warm.
- She got a new bunny for her birthday.
- He carries his bunny everywhere he goes.
Noun
informal
B2
entity
3
club waitress in rabbit costume
A woman who works in a club and wears a special outfit with rabbit ears and a tail, especially in Playboy clubs.
Usage pattern:
a/an [adjective] bunny
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think this always means any woman dressed as a rabbit. In many contexts, "Bunny" with a capital "B" refers specifically to women working for Playboy or a similar themed club.
Synonyms
hostess (Focuses on welcoming and entertaining guests; does not suggest the rabbit-style costume.)
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cocktail waitress (Focuses on serving drinks and may not imply a specific themed outfit.)
Antonyms
customer (The opposite social role in the club; a person being served instead of serving.)
Collocations
Playboy Bunny
|bunny costume
|bunny outfit
|club bunny
Themes
work
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
Examples
- She used to work as a Bunny in a famous nightclub.
- The documentary interviewed several former Playboy Bunnies about their experiences.
- He arrived at the event greeted by Bunnies in classic ears-and-tail costumes.
- The club hired Bunnies to serve drinks at the VIP tables.
- Vintage photos showed smiling Bunnies posing with guests.
Learner examples
- She got a job as a Bunny in a big club.
- Many people know the image of a Playboy Bunny.
- The Bunnies in the pictures wear ears and small costumes.
- He took a photo with a Bunny at the party.
- The club is famous for its Bunnies.
Noun
informal
B1
entity
4
term of endearment for a person
A cute name you call someone you love, like your boyfriend, girlfriend, or child.
Usage pattern:
[someone] calls [someone] bunny
Common mistake:
Learners may use "bunny" as a pet name with people they do not know well. In English this is usually reserved for very close relationships and can sound strange or too intimate with others.
Synonyms
honey (Very common term of endearment; not specifically cute or animal-like.)
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sweetie (Warm and affectionate, often for children or partners, similar emotional tone.)
Antonyms
stranger (You would not normally use such a warm nickname for a stranger.)
Collocations
my little bunny
|sweet bunny
|Hey, bunny
|Goodnight, bunny
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Good morning, bunny, did you sleep well?
- She kissed her son and whispered, "I love you, my little bunny."
- He always calls his girlfriend "bunny" when he texts her.
- Night, bunny, see you tomorrow.
- Come here, bunny, let me fix your hair.
Learner examples
- She calls her baby "bunny" at home.
- He says, "I miss you, bunny" in his message.
- Goodnight, my little bunny, sleep well.
- Some couples use "bunny" as a cute name.
- I do not call my boss "bunny"; it is too informal.
Noun
slang
B2
entity
5
attractive young woman at a scene
A young woman who often stays at a place like a ski area or beach mainly to have fun and look good, not to be very serious about the sport.
Usage pattern:
[modifier] bunny
Common mistake:
Learners may think this always has a positive, cute meaning. In many contexts, calling someone a "bunny" like this can sound sexist or dismissive, suggesting she is there to look pretty rather than to be serious.
Synonyms
groupie (Suggests a fan who follows musicians or celebrities, not usually connected with sports places like ski resorts or beaches.)
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scene girl (Focuses on a young woman who is part of a social scene; does not specifically suggest sports or locations.)
Antonyms
serious athlete (Focuses on skill and training, in contrast with a "bunny" who is seen as more social than serious.)
Collocations
ski bunny
|snow bunny
|beach bunny
|bunny girls
Themes
people
|leisure
|relationships
|travel
|daily_life
Examples
- He joked that he preferred being a ski bunny to actually learning how to ski.
- The resort is full of snow bunnies in designer outfits.
- In the film, she plays a beach bunny who hangs out with surfers all day.
- The magazine ran a story on so-called "bunnies" who follow the racing circuit.
- She hates being called a bunny because she takes the sport very seriously.
Learner examples
- The movie shows many beach bunnies on the sand.
- People call her a ski bunny because she goes to the resort just to have fun.
- He is not a snow bunny; he really trains hard on the mountain.
- Some women do not like the word "bunny" because it sounds like they are not serious.
- She says she is a runner, not a running bunny.
Grammar
Expressions
beach bunny
1/bˈit͡ʃ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase
slang
attractive woman who hangs out at the beach
A young woman who spends a lot of time at the beach to relax, sunbathe, and be social, not usually to do serious water sports.
Examples
- The movie shows a group of beach bunnies following the surfers around.
- He used to be a lifeguard and remembers all the beach bunnies from those summers.
bunny ears
1/bˈʌni ˈɪɹz/
fixed phrase
informal
finger ears in photos
A joke in photos where you hold up two fingers behind someone’s head so it looks like they have rabbit ears.
Examples
- The kids made bunny ears behind their dad in the family photo.
- He ruined the formal picture by giving his friend bunny ears.
bunny rabbit
1/bˈʌni ɹˈæbɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
childlike word for small rabbit
A very cute, childlike way to say "small rabbit."
Examples
- Look at the little bunny rabbit in the garden!
- She read a story about a bunny rabbit that lost its tail.
Easter Bunny
1/ˈistɚ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase
mythical rabbit of Easter
An imaginary rabbit that brings eggs, candy, or small gifts to children at Easter.
Examples
- The children left a carrot out for the Easter Bunny.
- Do you still remember when you stopped believing in the Easter Bunny?
- Shops are full of chocolate eggs and Easter Bunny decorations in spring.
Playboy Bunny
1/plˈeɪbˌɔɪ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase
informal
Playboy club hostess or model
A woman who works or models for Playboy and wears a special outfit with rabbit ears and a tail.
Examples
- She worked as a Playboy Bunny in the 1970s.
- The documentary followed the lives of former Playboy Bunnies.
- Old posters showed Playboy Bunnies posing with celebrities.
ski bunny
1/skˈi bˈʌni/
fixed phrase
slang
attractive woman at ski areas
A young woman who often goes to ski areas mainly to have fun and be social, not to be a serious skier.
Examples
- He called himself a ski bunny because he liked the parties more than the skiing.
- The article criticized the stereotype of the ski bunny who only cares about fashion.
snow bunny
1/snˈoʊ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase
slang
attractive woman at ski resorts
A young woman who spends a lot of time at ski places to have fun and look stylish, not to ski seriously.
Examples
- The lodge was full of snow bunnies in colorful jackets.
- He joked that he was just a snow bunny because he spent more time in the bar than on the slopes.