"bunnyhopping" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: bunny + hopping Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bunny|hopping}} bunny + hopping Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bunnyhopping (uncountable)
  1. (video games) The act of jumping repeatedly to avoid enemy fire, especially in first-person shooters. In some games, the jumping animation or air speed is faster than the walking animation or speed, making hopping a more efficient mode of movement. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Video games
    Sense id: en-bunnyhopping-en-noun-9YUpsz2W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

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