currant bun
A 'currant bun' can refer to a type of sweet baked good or be used in Cockney rhyming slang to mean 'sun' or 'The Sun' newspaper.
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Definition
B1Culinary
A sweet baked good containing dried currants, often enjoyed as a snack or with tea.
Example
- She enjoyed a currant bun with her afternoon tea.
- The bakery's currant buns are always freshly made.
C1British Slang
(informal, regional)In Cockney rhyming slang, it refers to the sun.
Example
- It's a lovely day; the currant bun is shining brightly.
C1British Slang
(informal, regional)In Cockney rhyming slang, it refers to the British tabloid newspaper 'The Sun'.
Example
- He picked up a copy of the currant bun on his way to work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "currant bun":
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