bunyip

[US]/ˈbʊnjɪp/
[UK]/ˈbʌnɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A legendary Australian creature said to inhabit swamps and billabongs.; A hoax or a cheat; someone who deceives others.
Word Forms
Pluralbunyips

Phrases & Collocations

bunyip sighting

bunyip legend

bunyip hunt

bunyip story

bunyip creature

bunyip myth

bunyip folklore

bunyip encounter

bunyip tales

bunyip habitat

Example Sentences

the bunyip is a mythical creature from australian folklore.

many stories about the bunyip have been passed down through generations.

children love to hear tales of the bunyip lurking in the swamps.

some people believe that the bunyip is a large water monster.

the bunyip's appearance varies in different legends.

explorers often searched for evidence of the bunyip's existence.

in some cultures, the bunyip is seen as a guardian of the waterways.

the bunyip is often depicted with a dog-like face and flippers.

local legends claim that the bunyip can mimic human voices.

visitors to australia often ask about the bunyip during their trips.

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