honey bun


noun
  1. Also called sticky bun. a sweet spiral-shaped bun, usually with cinnamon, raisins, and nuts, coated with honey or butter and brown sugar.

  2. Also hon·ey·bun .Informal. honey (def. 6, 7).

Origin of honey bun

1
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

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How to use honey bun in a sentence

  • She had begun to call him Honeybun the first day they were married.

    The "Genius" | Theodore Dreiser
  • And indeed, he couldn't help being the better for it; you understand so thoroughly how to make children happy, dear Mrs. Honeybun.