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bunnyhug

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This word belongs to Saskatchewanian English, which is a variety of Canadian English that is spoken in the province of Saskatchewan.

This word means:

  • NOUN (countable): a warm, long-sleeved top that has a hood, often worn over a shirt

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EXAMPLES:

  1. “I love the fall because it finally gets cool enough to wear my favourite bunnyhug.”

  2. Bunnyhugs are on sale at Wal-Mart this week. I am thinking of getting a tie-dyed one.”

  3. “I’m not sure how many rabbits my grandmother actually hugged in her lifetime, but she always said that bunnyhugs are as soft and cozy as a rabbit’s embrace.”


Do you like wearing bunnyhugs? Do you prefer a bunnyhug with a zipper or without? Why? Let me know in the comments below.


ASSOCIATED WORDS:

Some synonyms of “bunnyhug” include:

  • hoodie (noun; countable; standard)

  • sweater (noun; countable; informal Canadian English)

  • zip-up (noun; countable; informal Canadian English: a zipper is required)