Pregnant.
Bun in the oven
Example Sentences
"She's got a bun in the oven!"
"I think she might have a bun in the oven."
Etymology & History
Metaphor comparing pregnancy to bread baking in an oven. The "bun" is the baby growing in the womb. In use since at least the early 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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