\ ˈbən
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Definition of bun
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a sweet or plain small bread
especially
: a round roll
2
: a knot of hair shaped like a bun
bun
noun (2)Definition of bun (Entry 2 of 2)
Synonyms for bun
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- backside,
- behind,
- booty
- (also bootie)
- [slang],
- bottom,
- breech,
- bum,
- butt,
- buttocks,
- caboose,
- can,
- cheeks,
- derriere
- (or derrière),
- duff,
- fanny,
- fundament,
- hams,
- haunches,
- heinie
- [slang],
- hunkers,
- keister
- (also keester)
- [slang],
- nates,
- posterior,
- rear,
- rear end,
- rump,
- seat,
- tail,
- tail end,
- tush
- [slang]
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“Bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bun. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of bun was in the 14th century
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