Definitions

1. noun

a small round or oval-shaped mass of dough, typically made from flour and water, and baked, especially as a base for a sandwich or as a snack

“She bought a baguette and a bun for lunch.”

2. noun

a pastry, especially a long, thin one, made from yeast dough, typically split lengthwise and filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables

“He ordered a hot dog in a bun.”

3. verb

to form a ball or shape into a round mass, especially of dough

“She bunned the dough into small balls.”

4. verb

to decorate or trim with a ribbon or other ornament, typically around the head or hair

“He bunned the bride’s hair with a ribbon.”

5. interjection

an expression of pain or shock, often used to describe a blow to the head

“Ow! That was a real bun to the head!”