honey bun

[ huhn-ee buhn ]

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 honeybun. Informal. honey ( def 6, 7 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of honey bun¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900