Not a happy bunny

phrase

Someone who is upset, annoyed, or dissatisfied.

After not getting promoted at work, he was not a happy bunny.
Visual representation of "not a happy bunny" - Someone who is upset, annoyed, or dissatisfied

Often appears as...

  • she's not a happy bunny
  • i'm not a happy bunny

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

Someone who is upset, annoyed, or dissatisfied.

After not getting promoted at work, he was not a happy bunny.
Visual representation of "not a happy bunny" - Someone who is upset, annoyed, or dissatisfied

Often appears as...

  • she's not a happy bunny
  • i'm not a happy bunny

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "not a happy bunny"
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British Origin

This phrase is widely understood in the UK but might confuse people from other regions.

Illustration for British Origin
Did you hear about Alice? She's not a happy bunny since the party got cancelled.
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Informal Expression

Use it in casual conversation, but avoid in formal writing or professional context.

Illustration for Informal Expression
When the concert was postponed, my brother was not a happy bunny.
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Emotional State

It implies a mild, often temporary state of dissatisfaction, not extreme unhappiness.

Illustration for Emotional State
Jill's not a happy bunny about having to work overtime.
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British Origin

This phrase is widely understood in the UK but might confuse people from other regions.

Illustration for British Origin
Did you hear about Alice? She's not a happy bunny since the party got cancelled.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Expression

Use it in casual conversation, but avoid in formal writing or professional context.

Illustration for Informal Expression
When the concert was postponed, my brother was not a happy bunny.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional State

It implies a mild, often temporary state of dissatisfaction, not extreme unhappiness.

Illustration for Emotional State
Jill's not a happy bunny about having to work overtime.
LampPro Tip 1/3

British Origin

This phrase is widely understood in the UK but might confuse people from other regions.

Illustration for British Origin
Did you hear about Alice? She's not a happy bunny since the party got cancelled.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Expression

Use it in casual conversation, but avoid in formal writing or professional context.

Illustration for Informal Expression
When the concert was postponed, my brother was not a happy bunny.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional State

It implies a mild, often temporary state of dissatisfaction, not extreme unhappiness.

Illustration for Emotional State
Jill's not a happy bunny about having to work overtime.
Visual representation of the word "Not a happy bunny"

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