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Slang Jon Stewart often uses for the flu or common cold.

Based on the way he pronounces it (tongue-in-cheek Godfather character accent) it's probably the plural form of the Italian word 'bubbone,' a swollen lymph node characteristic of bubonic plague. It probably developed as slang for an infection because bubonic plague is so infectious. Stewart probably picked it up growing up in the NJ/NY area.
"I have the bubons again. It's the second time in three months. Let me say this to anybody out there with children at home: buy an autoclave."

Jon Stewart
The Daily Show
February 22, 2011
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Can refer to any of several types of sweets, especially small candies enrobed in chocolate.
The first reports of bonbons come from the 17th century, when they were made at the French royal court.
Bonbons by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Rib Boubonne

-noun
A modern slang term coined in Essex. Appearing French in origin it is actually a witty play on the words "rib, "boob" and "on".

1. When the breast of a slim (to thin) girl rests on a hint of rib.
2. Also pronounced (when misunderstood); Boob-on-rib;
When a slim girl has an attractive contrast between the breast and the ribcage.
"Thanks for the bill, and might I mention, that is some fine rib boubonne you have."

"I live for rib boubonne."
Rib Boubonne by Alex S. J. Cox August 15, 2008
noun, a severe cold or flu that's kicking your ass, usually caught from kids who bring it home from pre-school.

Made famous by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.
"Did you see the Daily Show last night? Jon Stewart had the bubons, he could barely interview that guy."

"I can't go out for drinks, I've got the bubons."
bubons by zen velo March 18, 2011
Black puss filled bumps gotten when you contract the Black Plauge
Yo. Did you hear that Tony got Bouboes? What a suckbag
Quiero un bonbon.
Ellos quieren un bonbon.

No me gusta los bonbons.
bonbons by nagito komedeah komaeda January 11, 2021

boubonic chronic 

used to describe some bangin weed, full of hairs and crystals.
You better believe I got that boubonic chronic.
boubonic chronic by Smoka Daherb January 16, 2009