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cinnamon roll

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English

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a cinnamon roll

Etymology

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cinnamon +‎ roll. In reference to the character, derives from a headline in The Onion satirical newspaper, "Beautiful Cinnamon Roll Too Good for This World, Too Pure" (23 January 2014) [1].

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cinnamon roll (plural cinnamon rolls)

  1. (baking) A rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon and sugar.
    Synonym: cinnamon bun
  2. (slang, neologism) A person perceived as good, gentle and kind, often a fictional character who undergoes emotional suffering.
    Synonym: cinnamon bun
    • 2016, Alexandra Petri, ComPost • Opinion (satire), The Washington Post
      Obama: Merrick Garland is a beautiful cinnamon roll, too good for this world, too pure
    • 2016, Crystal Bell, “Daisy Ridley Is the Hero I've Been Looking For”, in MTV News:
      Even as a 9-year-old girl, I had a thing for sweet, innocent cinnamon rolls – fictional characters who are too good for this world, too pure.
    • 2020 February 28, Nancey Cummings, “Jaxar”, in Jaxar (Warlord Brides; Warriors of Sangrin; 8), Menura Press, →ISBN:
      “Vanessa, I will not complain about finding you in my bed,” he said, his voice soft and pliant. / “I missed you, cinnamon roll. Didn’t think you’d mind.”
    • 2021 May 19, Elle Beaumont, “Delia”, in Apple of Fate (Gods Among Us; 0.5), Midnight Tide Publishing, →ISBN:
      “Your soul?” Delia’s heart leaped at his words, and she met him halfway for a kiss. “You cinnamon roll.” She raked her fingers through his hair and smiled.

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