"Bambi effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bambi effects [plural]
Etymology: Named after the fictitious character Bambi. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bambi effect (plural Bambi effects)
  1. (hunting) The tendency of people to object to the killing of those specific animals that are perceived as cute or adorable. Wikipedia link: Bambi (character) Categories (topical): Hunting Related terms: Bambi factor, Bambi lover
    Sense id: en-Bambi_effect-en-noun-eh334KWW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: hobbies, hunting, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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