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Definitions of "Bun"


1. Bun


English Translation

Cheat


Definition

This is when a person in a monogamous romantic relationship has an emotional or sexual relationship with someone else without their partner's consent


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi gi mi bun
English: She cheated on me


Related Words

Luv , Mi Luv Yuh , inner luv , boonoonoonoos ,



posted by anonymous on May 29, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Bun"

2. Bun


English Translation

Spiced Bun


Definition

A sweet bread, often spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a go buy a bun fi mi tea time snack.
English: I’m going to buy a spiced bun for my tea time snack.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Sweetie , Bulla , Gizzada ,



posted by anonymous on May 18, 2024


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3. Bun (Verb)


English Translation

Burnt


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi bun di kukiz inna di oven
English: She burnt the cookies in the oven.



posted by anonymous on March 4, 2023


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4. Bun


English Translation

burn


Definition

To contain a fire


Example Sentences

Patois: Di fyah bun dem!
English: The fire burned them!



posted by coolkeiron on February 15, 2017


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5. Bun (Verb)


English Translation

annoy


Definition

to be annoyed


Example Sentences

Patois: A wah yu do bun mi
English: What u did annoyed me


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by Foreignerhemans on August 20, 2014


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