Bambi
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7.9
- proper noun
- /ˈbæm.bi/
- Informal
- You remind me of Bambi, so innocent and full of wonder.
- named Bambi
- Bambi said
- Hey, Bambi
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- Last week was a bit of a mental one because Bambi actually got her first ever sickness bug.
Examples
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And you look so pretty and sweet, like Bambi.
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He dubbed her "Bambi."
Fiction book (1992) -
It's those big brown Bambi eyes.
Fiction book (1999) -
Eyes like Bambi.
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Mark looks up at her with his pleading Bambi eyes that Frida always falls for.
Fiction book (1999) -
He wished that he had gone after the doe-eyed woman whom he had named Bambi.
Fiction book (1992) -
I mean, look at her: Brown's long hair, Bambi eyes, a beautiful face, and it seems like she has a good heart, just like Lexie did.
Blog text (21) -
After stumbling on the ice, he looked like Bambi trying to stand up for the first time.
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With those big, bright eyes and that sweet smile, she truly has a Bambi-like charm.
Synonyms
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7.2
An attractive young person, usually a woman, described in a casual way
33
9.8
A young or small person called in a friendly way
11
8.5
A loving name for a young boy or brother
3
8.2
An attractive young woman often talked about in a kind way or as less grown-up
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9.8
A baby or very young child
1
9.9
A loving nickname for a baby or someone close to you
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Etymology
Bambi comes from the deer character's name, which likely comes from the Italian bambino 'child' or 'baby'. As a nickname, Bambi suggests youth, gentle innocence, or a sweet kind of shyness.