Meaning of bunny boiler | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who acts (or may supposedly act) obsessively or even dangerously towards another person with whom they were previously, or wish to be, in a relationship.

derogatory, humorous, slang

Examples

“Witness such media events as the Great Old Maid Scare⟳ of '86 (sparked by a study⟳ suggesting that a woman who hasn't married by age forty has less chance of doing so than of being shot by a terrorist); and the Fatal Attraction Syndrome (the notion that unmarried career women are so unfulfilled they turn⟳ into homicidal bunny-boilers).”

“There's nothing like⟳ portraying a psychopathic bunny-boiler to boost⟳ one's self-esteem, Glenn Close⟳ tells Ladies' Home Journal.”

“The bad news is that a small percentage of women are obsessive stalker types or "Bunny Boilers." Bunny Boilers will continue⟳ to call⟳ and may even wait⟳ for hours outside your home or office trying to see⟳ you, even though you have⟳ made it clear that it was just a one night stand⟳. Bunny Boilers take⟳ the fun out of shagging.”

“And I tried a couple of traditional dating agencies, but after parting with a small fortune and being introduced to one nymphomaniac and a couple of bunny boilers, I felt it was better to trust⟳ my own⟳ judgment and use⟳ the Internet.”

“The 1980s bunny-boiler was perceived to be infinitely more dangerous than the bra-burner; whereas the latter confined herself to a rejection of feminine accoutrements, the bunny-boiler – bolstered by the successes of the women's movement – did not hesitate to assert her rights and use⟳ violent means to achieve⟳ her goals.”

“He wondered why he always landed bunny-boilers who started out cool and calm but speedily went into the pursuit mode of deadly missiles.”

“Neither should we think⟳ that Bunny Boilers are always female—this is not the case. However, I think⟳ females view⟳ the male version in a different light⟳. [...] Women regard him as the cheeky chappie. They seem resigned to his bad behaviour.”

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