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Bun vs Bunion - What's the difference?

bun | bunion |

As a verb bun

is to be.

As a noun bunion is

(pathology) a bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.

bun

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced.
  • A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head.
  • (Ireland) A cupcake.
  • (slang, British) A drunken spree.
  • (Internet, slang) A newbie.
  • (dialect, obsolete) A squirrel or rabbit.

    • Synonyms

    * (hairstyle) French roll

    Derived terms

    * bun fight * bun stock * Chelsea bun * currant bun * have a bun in the oven * hot cross bun

    Verb

    (bunn)
  • (UK, slang) To smoke cannabis.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    bunion

    English

    Alternative forms

    * * (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (pathology) A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.