Rabbit

/ˈræbɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, burrowing mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short fluffy tail, known for its fast reproductive rate.

The rabbit quickly hopped across the meadow.

A person who is timid or fearful.

He acted like a rabbit when it came to speaking in public.

A type of small animal often kept as a pet or used in scientific research.

My sister has a pet rabbit that she takes care of every day.

verb

To engage in the act of hunting or trapping rabbits.

They plan to rabbit in the forest this weekend.

From Middle English 'rabit', likely of uncertain origin.

rabbit hole

A situation or place that is complex and difficult to navigate, often leading to unexpected issues.

to rabbit on

To talk incessantly or annoyingly.

a scaredy-cat

Someone who is fearful, akin to a timid rabbit.

hare

A fast-running, long-eared mammal, similar to a rabbit but typically larger.

bunny

A colloquial term for a rabbit, often used in a cute or affectionate context.

dewlap

A fold of loose skin under the chin of a rabbit.

To rabbit

He rabbits when he's nervous, talking a mile a minute.

Rabbiting

She's always rabbiting on about her hobbies.