jungle bunny
(US, UK, ethnic slur, derogatory) A black person.
ˈd͡ʒʌŋɡəl ˈbʌniDocumented since 1950s1950sBoomerhistorical52 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(US, UK, ethnic slur, derogatory) A black person.
Origin: Originally US English, 1950s. From referring to the alleged origins of black people in the African jungles + bunny. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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