Phrase guide

bunny hop

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A dance from the big band era, a variation of the conga, in which dancers made small jumps with feet together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, idiomatic

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A jump made where both wheels leave the ground.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A ground ball that hops along the field instead of rolling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The first baseman misplays the bunny hop, so all runners are safe.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

An exercise whereby the person crouches on their haunches and then extends their legs and springs up, jumping vertically into the air like a rabbit hopping.

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5

verb

Meaning 5

to jump repeatedly while making contact with ground for as little time as possible, often combined with air strafing, especially in first-person shooters.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

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6

verb

Meaning 6

Alternative form of bunny-hop.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Etymology

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