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Definitions of "Bun"


1. 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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Other Definitions of "Bun"

2. 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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3. 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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4. Bun (Noun)


English Translation

Spiced Bun


Definition

A sweet spicy bun in which spice and raisins are added during the making process. This bun is dark in color and shaped liked a loaf of bread. It is commonly eaten with cheese during the Easter season.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi luv nyam bun and cheese durin the easta holiday
English: I love to eat bun and cheese during the Easter holidays


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,



posted by anonymous on February 22, 2014


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5. Bun (Verb)


English Translation

Cheat


Definition

To be sexually unfaithful to one’s partner.


Example Sentences

(patois) Mi cyan believe that Sarah gi mi bun
(english) I can’t believe that Sarah cheated on me


Related Words

Bow , Buddy , c**k it up , Eat unda sheet ,



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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