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The word "bunny" is just a nickname for rabbits. It derives from the old-timey word for rabbit, "coney" (pronounced with a soft o, as in "honey").

People often think that "bunny" is the word for a baby rabbit, but this is not true. Baby rabbits are called "kits." People probably make this mistake because baby rabbits are so cute, and "bunny" is a much cuter name than "rabbit".

In slang, the word "bunny" may refer to young women, as in "beach bunnies" or "Playboy Bunnies" as featured in Playboy Magazine. As with almost all slang, some people

may find this usage offensive.

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