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bunny wunny

A British childish or endearing term for a rabbit — the kind of word you'd use with a toddler or when you're being deliberately cute about someone's pet.

ˈbʌni ˈwʌni50 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026UK

A British childish or endearing term for a rabbit — the kind of word you'd use with a toddler or when you're being deliberately cute about someone's pet. The rhyming reduplication (bunny + wunny) is a classic feature of baby talk and affectionate speech in English, adding extra warmth and softness to an already gentle word. Adults use bunny-wunny either genuinely when talking to small children or ironically when teasing someone about their adorable pet. Either way, it's charming and impossible to say angrily.

She pointed at the garden and squealed, 'Mummy, look — a bunny-wunny!'
Origin: Rhyming reduplication of 'bunny', a common feature of British baby-talk and child-directed speech. The '-wunny' element adds cuteness through phonetic playfulness. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, childish, or, endearing) A bunny; a rabbit.

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