adjective
Uncommon
buns
buhnz
Buns (adjective) means slang for bad or of poor quality. Example: “That movie was buns — I want my two hours back.”
adjective
1
Slang for bad or of poor quality.
"That movie was buns — I want my two hours back."
"The wifi here is buns."
How to use buns
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal slang meaning something is bad or disappointing.
When to use it
Very casual internet/youth slang — avoid in formal writing.
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What does “buns” mean?
The word “buns” means slang for bad or of poor quality. In plain terms, informal slang meaning something is bad or disappointing.
How do you pronounce “buns”?
“Buns” is pronounced buhnz (/bʌnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “buns” in a sentence?
Here is “buns” used in a sentence: “That movie was buns — I want my two hours back.”
What part of speech is “buns”?
“Buns” is an adjective.
Is “buns” a common word?
“Buns” is an uncommon word in modern English.
