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a ballroom dance popular in the U.S. in the early 20th century and characterized by a syncopated rhythm.[1910-15]
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Bunny hug — The Bunny hug was a dancing style performed by young people, in the early 20th century. It is thought to have originated in San Francisco, California in the Barbary Coast dancehalls along with the Texas Tommy, Turkey Trot and Grizzly Bear.The… … Wikipedia
bunny hug — Turkey trot Tur key trot , n. An eccentric ragtime dance, danced with the feet well apart and with a characteristic rise on the ball of the foot, followed by a drop upon the heel. The original form, owning to the positions assumed by the dancers … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bunny-hug — bunnˈy hug intransitive verb • • • Main Entry: ↑bunny … Useful english dictionary
bunny hug — noun a) A sweatshirt with a hood. b) A style of dance. Syn: hooded sweater, hoodie, kangaroo, kangaroo jacket … Wiktionary
bunny hug — Canadian Slang Term used in Saskatchewan that is a hooded sweatshirt with or without a zipper that has a pocket in the front. Also refered to as a Hoodie in most other provinces … English dialects glossary
bunny hug — noun a syncopated ballroom dance formerly popular in the US • Hypernyms: ↑ballroom dancing, ↑ballroom dance … Useful english dictionary
hug — [n] embrace affection, bear hug*, bunny hug*, caress, clasp, clinch, lock, squeeze, tight grip; concepts 190,375 Ant. push, release hug [v] hold close, cling to bear hug, be near to, cherish, clasp, clinch, cradle, cuddle, embrace, enbosom,… … New thesaurus
bunny — 1680s, dim. of Scottish dialectal bun, pet name for rabbit, previously (1580s) for squirrel, and also a term of endearment for a young attractive woman or child (c.1600). Ultimately it could be from Scottish bun tail of a hare (1530s), or from Fr … Etymology dictionary
hug — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. caress, embrace, enfold, clasp; cherish; press, fit. See love, nearness, endearment. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. embrace, squeeze, tight grip, caress, demonstration of affection, clinch*, bunny hug*, bear … English dictionary for students
Spaced Out Bunny — Infobox Hollywood cartoon cartoon name = Spaced Out Bunny series = Merrie Melodies caption = Screen title of Spaced Out Bunny director = Chuck Jones Phil Monroe story artist = animator = voice actor = Mel Blanc musician = producer = Chuck Jones… … Wikipedia
