"man-bun" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: man-buns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} man-bun (plural man-buns)
  1. (informal) The bun hairstyle when worn by a man or boy. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Hair Synonyms: man bun Related terms: topknot

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