English Expression · Intermediate
bunny hop
A dance from the big band era, a variation of the conga, in which dancers made small jumps with feet together
Pronunciation: say bunny hop
Meaning
A type of erratic, bouncing movement of a ball, often used in baseball to describe a ball that takes an unpredictable hop.
Example
The first baseman misplays the bunny hop, so all runners are safe.
The first baseman misplays the bunny hop, so all runners are safe.
Practice tips
- Practice bunny hop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.