bunyip
bunyip · bunyips
A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoonsA mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
/ˈbʌnjɪp/
Meaning
2 senses(Australia)A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
(Australia, obsolete, slang)An imposter or con-man.
Origin
Borrowed from Wathaurong ban-yib.Borrowed from Wathaurong ban-yib.
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