- Also written
- Bun and cheese
What “Bun an cheese” means
Bun an cheese is a sweet, spiced bun eaten with a slice of processed tin cheese. It's the classic Easter treat.
Examples
A bun an cheese time again
Bun and cheese time again.
Mi madda mek di best bun
My mother makes the best bun.
How to use it
Everyday, especially around Easter, when shops and bakeries fill with buns and families argue over whose is best.
Cultural context
Eating bun and cheese at Easter is a strong Jamaican tradition, at home and in the diaspora.