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bunyip.

A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbʌnjɪp/
  1. A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.

    Australia
  2. An imposter or con-man.

    Australia · obsolete · slang
  3. Ellipsis of bunyip bird.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Wathaurong ban-yib.

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