bunyip
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An imposter or con-man.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bunyip” mean?
An imposter or con-man.
Is “bunyip” formal or informal?
bunyip is generally slang.