Phrase guide

sticky bun

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A bun with a coating of melted sugar on top.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of slippery jack (“type of mushroom”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: slippery jack

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts then sliced and baked in muffin tins with honey or sugar and butter in the bottom

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honey bun, caramel bun, schnecken

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sweet roll, coffee roll

History

Etymology

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