Pronunciation

/ræbɪt/

Definitions

Noun

• A small, often domesticated, rodent with long ears, a short tail, and strong hind legs, known for hopping and being a popular pet.
• Example: The children were playing with their pet rabbit in the garden.

Verb

• To breed or rear rabbits, particularly for their fur or meat.
• Example: Farmers have been breeding rabbits for centuries to sell their meat.

Noun (plural, countable)

• The act of hopping or jumping by a rabbit.
• Example: The rabbit hopped over the fence.

Noun (plural, countable)

• A person who is cowardly or easily frightened, often used humorously.
• Example: He’s such a wimp, he’s a real rabbit when it comes to scary movies.

Verb (idiomatic)

• To retreat or evade quickly, like a rabbit.
• Example: She rabbitted out of the room when she saw the spider.

Phrases

• “Rabbit hole” refers to a situation where someone becomes deeply absorbed or lost in a particular topic or pursuit.
• “Run like a rabbit” is a colloquial expression meaning to run very fast or逃之夭夭.
• “Caught red-handed like a rabbit” implies being caught in the act.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The rabbits were nibbling on the fresh carrot greens.
• Verb: The breeder carefully tended to the newborn rabbits in their pen.
• Noun (idiomatic): He had no choice but to rabbit when he saw the police car behind him.
• Verb (idiomatic): She dove into her work, disappearing down a rabbit hole.

Synonyms

• Hare
• Bunnies
• Rodent
• Furry friend
• Softie (informal, affectionate term for a pet rabbit)